About the Role
The Designer provides essential design and/or technical support to the project team, shadowing intermediate and senior staff. This role involves assisting in the preparation of drawings, presentations, graphics, CAD design, FF&E specifications, and model making, while receiving detailed instructions on tasks and expected outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Modifies and prepares production drawings during the design development phase.
- Assists with sourcing and product research.
- Updates design documents and drawings, rendered plans, and section elevations.
- Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Assists with concept presentations and prepares graphics and design drawings.
- Builds models for client and project team review.
- Participates in team meetings to align project deliverables with design intent.
- Supports client presentations.
- Compiles data and performs fundamental design computations.
- May maintain and organize the design library.
- Coordinates with outside vendors.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
- Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field.
- Developing professional with experience designing small-to-mid-size projects.
- Technical expertise in Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools.
- Revit experience highly preferred.
- Sketching skills required.
- Ability to work in a team environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to meet deadlines effectively.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Must include a copy of resume and portfolio.
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- DesignSmart
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Revit
- Sketching
- Communication
- Presentation skills
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Office
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Junior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000 to $75,000
About the Company
- WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm.
- Employee-owned with over 500 professionals globally.
- Specializes in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.
- Founded in Honolulu in 1945, prioritizing community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability.
- Designs spaces that respect, protect, and enhance natural surroundings while delivering long-term value.
Equal Opportunity
- WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
