Island Facades · 1 day ago
Design Assist Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expIsland Exterior Fabricators is a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. As a Design Assist Lead at IEF, you will act as the technical bridge between preconstruction, design, and fabrication, leading early-stage design coordination with architects, engineers, and clients.
Building MaterialDeliveryManufacturingReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Jose Garcia
Responsibilities
Partner with internal teams, architects, and consultants during preconstruction and early project phases to support façade and system design through the design-assist process
Review architectural concepts and design packages to identify technical risks, constructability challenges, and opportunities for value engineering
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, fabrication, and installation teams to inform system selection, detailing strategies, and bid direction
Support the development of coordinated design models and 2D documentation to ensure clarity and alignment across disciplines
Represent the company in design meetings by communicating technical feedback and documenting key decisions and next steps
Help manage design-assist deliverables and timelines in alignment with overall project schedules
Share best practices, lessons learned, and technical guidance to support team consistency and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience designing and documenting facades, particularly unitized curtain wall systems
Directly managing clients and design teams in a Design Assist role, or similar
Strong knowledge of building envelope systems, applicable codes, and methods of construction
Articulate and clear communicator
Pragmatic problem solver and adept strategist
Strong aptitude for design implementation
Proficient in reading architectural and structural documents, including project specifications
Expert in 2D/3D design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper)
The ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, mobile devices, and related IT equipment
Ability to concentrate, troubleshoot, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective task prioritization and management of multiple simultaneous support requests
Capacity to quickly learn and adapt to evolving technologies and tools
Benefits
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Family leave
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Gym membership
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Island Facades
Island Facades is an industry-leading manufacturer and installer of high-performance, turnkey prefabricated facade systems.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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