Senior Architect/ Project Manager

Senior Architect/ Project Manager

Ktisma Studio

Employer:

Brooklyn, NY, US

Location:

Fri, Jun 27 '25

Posted on:

Full-time

Type:

Ktisma Studio is an intimate studio that designs landscapes, architecture, & interiors. We are based in both Ojai, California and Brooklyn, NY. The architecture work focuses on private residences, commercial, hospitality, and public projects. Our approach is rooted in the experience of materials, scale, proportion, light, environment and context, that we then explore through an iterative and intuitive process. The design ethos strives for a harmonious balance between refinement and elegance, with the imperfection of the hand-made, textured, and natural.

Ktisma Studio is looking for a qualified Senior Architect/ Project Manager 5+ years experience to join our team and work on a breadth of exciting residential, commercial and public projects throughout the eastern seaboard and California. The ideal candidate:

Is a sensitive and thoughtful designer able to clearly identify the needs of a project and propose elegant solutions that work functionally, formally and aesthetically

Is experienced in all phases of design, documentation and construction working with a rigorous design process and a keen intuition for thoughtful and unique design solutions

Has a rich understanding of residential, commercial and public projects

Is fluent in the NYC building code and Energy code

Has the ability and desire to take an idea and really interrogate its value to a project

Knows how to solve problems through design

Is a patient and clear communicator with teammates, clients, contractors, and consultants.

This is a full-time position with 4 days in-person at our Brooklyn studio and 1 flex day from home if desired. We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. Company benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance coverage. Our company perks include educational stipends, the potential for yearly bonuses, 5 days of working remote, and the participation in a 401K retirement plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the design principal to lead architecture projects from Masterplan to construction administration including management of sub-consultants.

Work independently to create design options for review with the design principal and other team members.

Communicate clearly with teammates, clients, contractors, fabricators and other vendors

Keep projects well organized through agendas, meeting minutes, design documents, and physical samples

Experience sourcing and specifying interiors furniture, fabrics, and lighting is a plus

SKILLS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Suite

Rhino

Hand sketching

Well organized, strong leadership and communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture

Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa

Have a valid driver's license

TO APPLY:

Please email your resume, cover letter and portfolio/ samples of relevant work in PDF format (up to 25mb, link to download otherwise) to ....