Current Design Advocates Volunteer Opportunities

D/A are excited to be launching their next project term which will run from January-July of 2023. Their network of participating firms and designers organize their efforts in six-month blocks of time, collaborating with non-profit and institutional clients and the communities they serve.

The current term is a mix of pro-bono and low-bono projects and initiatives addressing hunger, reproductive rights, arts and design based learning, family services, and public space advocacy. Please take a look at the opportunities outlined below, and please get in touch if you’d like to support or participate in these efforts!

Learn more here!

Yellow House Architects, PLLC | Intermediate Architect

About Yellow House:

Yellow House Architects is a Manhattan-based fellowship of design creatives with diverse voices, working collaboratively to realize our clients’ architectural vision. We offer highly personalized design service to clients in residential, hospitality, and commercial architecture. Our office is a gathering place where avid learners and thinkers share diverse points of view. For us, Yellow House is a forward-thinking space which fosters creative collaboration, expressed in the language of architecture.

About the Position:

Founded in 2020, YHA is looking for an Intermediate Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in classical and traditional architecture. We look for people who are passionate about the art of architecture, enjoy working collaboratively on a shared vision, can work with a high level of detail and materiality when collaborating with top craftsmen, and embrace new materials and state of the art technology in their designs.

YHA offers a full benefits package and participates in mentorship programs, professional development, and educational initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Produce drawings with direction from the design team

2. Review redlines and incorporate into design drawings

3. Collaborate with the Project Manager to produce deliverable

4. Prepare for and attend meetings with clients and consultants, record decisions and issue notes

5. Participate in weekly coordination meetings with MEP and structural related disciplines

6. Attend site visits and evaluate site conditions and constraints

7. Adapt plans accordingly to resolve any problems that may arise during construction

8. Research current zoning and building code requirements

9. Survey new project sites and as-built conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Four to five-plus years professional experience

2. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

3. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

4. Strong proficiency In Bluebeam a plus

5. Ability to multi-task and work within a team to meet deadlines

6. Good organizational skills with good oral and written communication skills

 Direct all inquiries to liz@yellowhousearchitects.com.

WXY’s work has been recognized for its dedication to engaging, improving, and honoring public space. They design in conversation with the environment. They work to understand a context, and plan with community in mind. They challenge themselves to face the array of complex design problems and commit to solutions that forward a healthy and sustainable future.

WXY works at all scales. Whether designing public plazas and parks, intergenerational community centers or large-scale, affordable housing complexes, the WXY approach leverages the contributions of public and private partners to create spaces that promote both physical and economic wellness for the entire community.

WXY is currently hiring:

Senior Project Architect (10+ Years Experience) - New York

Urban Data Analyst - New York

Senior Urban Planner - New York

Learn more about these opportunities and how to apply here.

Loci Architecture is an award-winning firm with over two decades of experience completing academic, residential (single-family and multi-family), restoration, and community projects. The Loci mission is to design a better city.

Loci is seeking an intermediate level architect to join their team and contribute to the design and documentation of upcoming work, particularly in the academic, multi-family housing development, sacred space, and preservation areas. This position requires a well-developed design sense and technical knowledge across a broad range of projects. An ideal candidate is comfortable working at different scales and budgets in a collaborative environment, is well organized, and effectively communicates with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Loci offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, and supports a healthy work life balance. They invest in developing their team’s professional skills, including helping them obtain certifications, creating a clear path to success within the firm, and supporting a career in architecture. Their mentorship program ensures that each employee, regardless of experience, learns about the different roles and opportunities in the office, and has an office colleague with whom they regularly meet throughout their employment. Many of the Loci team are actively involved with our communities, social issues, the arts, and music.

Following is the preferred profile for candidates:

• Licensed or actively pursuing licensure to practice architecture in New York State

• 5-7 years overall experience in New York City architectural offices since earning a professional degree

• A Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree in the United States or equivalent degree earned in a foreign country

• Experience with Revit, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite

• LEED Accreditation or Passive House certified

• Experience with the New York City Building Code, Zoning Resolution, Energy Code, and DOB filing documents and procedures

• Authorization to work in the United States

To apply: Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter in PDF format (less than 10 MB) to: resumes@lociarchitecture.com. Include a short statement in the cover letter describing your NYC project experience.

Space4Architecture is seeking two (2) collaborators to join their team!

Space4Architecture is a New York-based architectural design studio working across different scales and typologies, both in the private and public realm. As a team, S4A desires to generate detailed and thorough design that engages their clients in a simple, direct, and joyful manner. Their non-hierarchical approach to design enables them to create architecture free of stylistic limitations that welcome and respond to clients needs. The office’s reputation for simplicity and clarity of design strengthens with every project researched and completed, as S4A believes this to be the foundation of a solid and timeless environment.

S4A is looking to expand their team as they are gearing up to start several residential projects in New York City and abroad! They are seeking someone passionate and fun with over three (3) years of experience.

S4A is also seeking a full-time, or freelance, collaborator to assist in creating 3D renderings and visualizations.

If any of these opportunities sound like a good fit, please contact hello@s4arch.com.