Junior Designer/Project Team

About Henning Larsen

Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and test new ideas and visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees’ individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service. We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment. Follow us at Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Access to a world of knowledge

We believe that creativity in design thinking is propelled through an active use of data and knowledge in the process. Through our Ramboll ownership, you will get access to experts that can provide world leading technical insight, data and knowledge across the engineering and socio-economic disciplines. Together, we will be able to provide visionary buildings and spaces that offer concrete solutions to some of the most demanding challenges facing cities and communities around the globe.

We are looking for Junior Designer/Project Team

Why do we need you?

Do you want to turn dreams into reality, working with award-winning sustainable  Henning Larsen’s New York office? We are seeking Entry-Level Designers with B.Arch or M.Arch degree from a NAAB accredited school, looking to start their career and interested in joining our global design community!

It is our ambition to pioneer sustainable change through our work. Our projects and solutions aim to inspire, innovate, and set not just best practice, but next practice. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1959. To continue this journey, we are looking for Junior Designer/Project Team.

What are we offering?

Joining our New York City office, you will be part of a company working with international projects of all scales and sizes. From concert halls and university buildings, masterplans, headquarters, and sustainable housing, you will be a part of an organization with a creative culture and history of delivering award-winning architecture.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Work with senior and intermediate team members to produce design studies and supporting renderings/diagrams through an evolving design process
• Develop design & presentation documents in support of various project phases
• Work with senior and intermediate team members to draft comprehensive drawing sets from concept through construction documents
• Demonstrate an inquisitive and creative approach to solving design and technical problems, with the ability to translate them into professional documents
• Communicate with consultants as required
• Effectively self-manage time and workload to meet project and task deadlines
• Provide research assistance for topics such as site context or material and systems selection
• General familiarity with code, space planning, and other local compliance requirements
• Open to learning new information while also sharing knowledge with less experienced staff

What are we looking for?

As our new Junior Designer/Project Team, we believe you starting point is:

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree from a NAAB accredited school or equal preferred
• Minimum 0 years of post-graduate professional experience including concept design through design development, or relevant internship experience
• Demonstrably strong iterative design approach
• Enthusiastic and collaborative when engaging with team members
• Agility and flexibility - must be a team player that can handle multiple tasks
• Have demonstrated proficiencies in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, 2d drawings, 3d renderings, and physical model making. Additional consideration for proficiency with Grasshopper, Enscape, scripting & programming, Revit, or other programs
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Practical understanding of materials and building systems in the US market
• Organized professional who is comfortable working in a growing office
• Must be authorized to work in the US permanently without sponsorship
• Fluent in English

Salary Transparency Statement

At Henning Larsen, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $64,000 and $80,000  Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

How do you apply?

Submit your application, portfolio (max 10 MB) and CV. Please note that interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.