Project Architect – Interior Architecture

Snøhetta is an integrated architecture, landscape, interior, product design and graphic design firm based in Oslo, New York, Innsbruck, Paris, Adelaide, and Hong Kong. The US offices are working on architectural, interior, and landscape architecture projects associated with libraries, performance spaces, master plans, academia, waterfronts, park planning, urban redevelopments, and public plazas throughout the Americas.

Snøhetta is seeking a Project Interior Designer/Interior Architect (PA) who is committed to the creation and development of exemplary design and interior architecture from concept through execution.

The PA works on project teams to advance the successful completion of projects, tasks, and initiatives. This is an intermediate position at Snøhetta in which a person has an increased level of responsibility for project design, delivery, and management. They lead and mentor Designers or Interns who are a part of their project team(s). Over time, the PA will lead more independently and develop advanced design and project coordination skills.

The PA is instrumental in moving a project forward, leading an internal team, coordinating with consultants, and working through all items agreed upon in the contract. Below are just some of the ways you’ll do your work.

• Organize the process of design, coordination and documentation for the design team and its interface with the consultant team.
• Lead the coordination efforts with project consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
• Lead the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting.
• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction. Provide design support and documentation during the completion and execution of design concepts.

• Contribute to the project delivery process and advance the development by assisting the team and Project Leader in several ways.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing work assignments of project team
• Compose and assist with project correspondence. In charge of day-to-day correspondence with consultants and Owner’s day-to-day manager(s).

• You are an emerging leader at Snøhetta and demonstrate trustworthiness, forthrightness, self-awareness, and humility
• Continuously refine and improve your communication style and recognize how to tailor it according to your audience. Build up your emotional intelligence to best collaborate and connect with others.
• Support the professional development of others through on-the-job teaching and mentorship

• Maintain professional curiosity and proactively learn about your role and industry.
• Prioritize and delegate work according to project needs or Snøhetta initiatives
• Hold yourself and your team accountable to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met

All positions at Snøhetta, regardless of level or discipline, hold the expectation that a person be a good citizen of the firm who contributes to a positive, inclusive organizational culture.

This position is based out of our New York studio in the Financial District. Employees are expected to spend at least 3 days per week working in person in the studio. The nature of our creative, collaborative, and physical, tactile work is more successful when it can be done in person in a shared space. We acknowledge the value in maintaining flexibility and providing an opportunity for employees to balance remote work with in‑person work.

• Professional degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture
• An intermediate level with a range of 5‑10 years of professional, post‑graduate Interior Architecture/Design experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite and Zoom
• Exceptional design sensibility, talent and rigor
• Previous experience through all phases of design
• Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Experience carrying projects through technical design preferred
• Ability to demonstrate project and team management skills
• Experience working with a range of consultants and large project teams, including associate landscape, civil, electrical, traffic and structural engineers.

All applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary team to see if your work, background and materials are in line with our current needs. Human Resources will be in touch if there is an interest in your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we’re not able to respond to candidates individually.

• We review applications on a continuous basis. Due to the large amount of applications we receive, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.