About Workshop/APD

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site-specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, and product designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Architect with a minimum of 7 years in residential architecture to lead projects from concept through completion. This includes QA reviews, managing timelines, deliverables, and coordination from early concept through construction administration. This role plays a key role in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on schedule and in alignment with client and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and highly organized, with strong design sensibility across architecture and interiors.

What you'll do

• Manage high-end residential projects with demonstrated experience across all phases
• Monitor the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration ensuring that the design intent is properly executed
• Demonstrate expertise and confidence in engaging with high-profile clients, consultants, and contractors across all stages of project development.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of office standards, workflows, and quality control procedures

• Maintain ownership and accountability for overall project success
• Coordinate communication with other service lines, vendors, and contractors
• Translates design ideas into detailed models and high-quality renderings.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering growth and skill development

Qualifications

• Professional Degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 7+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high-end residential or hospitality design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel periodically for projects outside the New York area
• Exceptional knowledge of construction documentation and technical detailing 
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment
• Experience in training and guiding junior staff on the design process

Life at Workshop/APD

At Workshop/APD, we believe great design begins with great people. Our studio is a collaborative, supportive community where architects and designers can do their best work while enjoying a flexible hybrid schedule, generous time‑off policies, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer a 401(k) with profit sharing, a stocked office pantry, and regular company events that keep us connected and inspired. Our culture is rooted in growth: from structured mentorship and performance coaching to cross‑team design reviews and continued‑education opportunities, we invest deeply in every team member’s development. We’re committed to fostering creativity, community, and a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and excited to grow their careers.