What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interiors Job Captain position at HLW INTERNATIONAL LLP?
HLW is built on the belief that exceptional design begins with exceptional people. With a 140-year legacy as a global, award‑winning architecture and design firm, we collaborate with leading clients to shape meaningful, future‑focused environments. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and growth‑minded, offering hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. When you join HLW, you become part of a global community that values innovation, mentorship, and long‑term professional growth.
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Position Summary
The Job Captain/Architect is responsible for executing the technical aspects of projects, including drawing production and construction administration, with supervision by Senior or Intermediate technical staff members.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions and details independently and under the direction of the Project Architect/Designer.
- Produce drawings and perform tasks in support of the project team.
- Assist Project Architect/Designer from design development through construction administration.
- Ability to execute work in the absence of the Project Architect/Designer.
- Produce design deliverables per contract.
- Anticipate problems and bring them to the attention of the Senior PA/AD.
- Knowledge and understand building codes, direct team members in the application of codes and standards.
- Generate project elements proficiently using Revit following office standards.
- Organize and present information to project team, consultant group and client.
- Coordinate specifications with construction documents.
- Develop filing documents and coordinate their signing and sealing with Partner-In-Charge.
- Make periodic site visits for observation of progress and character of work.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with documentation and recommend action. Identify questions and issues for review with Project Architect/Designer.
- Assist construction administration through project closeout.
Role Qualifications:
- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
- 2-5 years of professional experience in architecture and design.
- Proficient knowledge of Revit software.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or other design software.
- Newforma experience a plus.
- Participate in Marketing and Business Development for the firm.
- Show interest in understanding of design, detailing, materials and construction methods.
- Ability to take initiative in developing project scope and finding solutions for project issues.
- Ability to work on different projects in different phases.
- Adaptable to changing project schedules and deliverables.
Why Join Us? We offer:
- A collaborative, hybrid work environment (3 days onsite).
- A diverse, creative studio culture grounded in technical rigor and design excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and advancement.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
If you are a technical expert with a passion for design execution, we’d love to hear from you!
* All applications should include your resume and portfolio or link to work samples
HLW is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance plan, parental leave, financial assistance toward professional licensing and reimbursement for certification exam fees, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.