Job Description

Senior Designer

Avery Hall

Company Overview:

Avery Hall is a vertically integrated real estate development company committed to design excellence and long-term value creation. Rooted in Brooklyn and supported by our Charlotte office, we focus on shaping thoughtful, enduring buildings that elevate the borough’s neighborhoods and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant city.

By uniting development, architecture, and hands-on project execution, we deliver projects defined by refined design, rigorous planning, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team’s expertise across acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, and asset management allows us to carry each project from vision to completion with clarity and care.

We believe that well-designed, well-built environments strengthen communities. We seek people who want to contribute to meaningful, design-driven work and who thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

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Position Overview:

Avery Hall is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Development , Director of Construction , and senior leadership, this individual will be involved in all facets of day-to-day design, coordination and construction administration activities across multiple mixed-use and multifamily projects.

This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, engaging with in-house development & construction teams, consultants, contractors, and ownership throughout all phases of development. The position offers a unique opportunity to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle—from concept through design coordination and construction execution —within a high-energy, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This position is based in Brooklyn, New York, and requires regular on-site presence at active construction sites as well as in-office presence at Avery Hall’s corporate headquarters in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead the architectural and interior design process across multiple mixed-use, multifamily, and condominium projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Maintain the overall design vision, ensuring alignment with Avery Hall’s standards for design excellence, market positioning, functionality, and long-term asset value.
• Direct the preparation and review of concept design, schematic design, design development, and consultant packages to ensure clarity, quality, and execution readiness.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality presentations, renderings, finish boards, and visual storytelling materials for internal leadership, capital partners, and external stakeholders.
• Manage the design of exterior architecture, façade expression, lobby design, residential interiors, amenity spaces, and public realm improvements.

Consultant Coordination & Technical Management

• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, landscape architects, lighting designers, and specialty consultants throughout all design phases.
• Manage interdisciplinary coordination across structural, MEP, façade, vertical transportation, and specialty trades to proactively resolve conflicts and maintain schedule milestones.
• Support project entitlement efforts through preparation of massing studies, zoning analyses, presentations, and visualizations for agency, ULURP, and community engagement processes.

Materials, Cost, and Value Engineering

• Review the selection and specification of architectural materials, interior finishes, FF&E, lighting, and specialty elements across all project typologies.
• Source vendors and coordinate material pricing exercises to balance design intent, durability, and budget parameters.
• Collaborate with development and construction teams to evaluate subcontractor bids, scope leveling, alternates, and procurement packages for design alignment.
• Develop proactive value engineering solutions that preserve design quality while improving constructability, procurement efficiency, and budget performance.

Construction Administration & Field Execution

• Oversee design intent through construction by review of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups, field sketches, and finish samples.
• Conduct regular site walks to verify design execution, field quality, finish consistency, and resolution of in-field design conditions.
• Collaborate with construction and development leadership to resolve field conflicts, sequencing issues, and material substitutions while protecting the overall design vision.
• Support punch list, model unit execution, staging design, amenity completion, and final turnover to ensure a polished end-user experience.

Acquisitions & Strategic Design Analysis

• Lead architectural and interior design analysis for new acquisitions, including massing studies, unit mix test fits, façade concepts and amenity strategies.
• Provide early-stage design feasibility studies, competitive market analysis, and conceptual strategies for potential investments.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or design-related field preferred).
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or Engineering is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture, real estate development, construction, or related design/development fields.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, construction materials & detailing, means and methods for multifamily and mixed-use development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design development, coordinate consultants, and resolve technical issues.
• Experience with the NYC entitlement, zoning, approvals, and permitting processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven leadership with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork across large consultant and construction teams.
• Construction administration, detailing and shop drawing review/coordination.
• High proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite & 3D Modeling Software.

Salary:

Salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held.

Important Note:

THIS IS A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION POSITION .

Only candidates with active, hands-on experience in design, development, and/or construction should apply. This is not a finance or development management position.

Contact:

A resume and work sample/portfolio can be submitted to: application@averyhallinvestments.com

• Note “Senior Designer” in the subject line

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