Victor Malerba Jr., AIA

Principal at MG2

New York, New York, United States

About

Victor Malerba Jr. is a senior architect with more than 20 years of experience leading complex mixed-use, retail-driven, and residential developments. Holding prestigious industry accreditations, including NCARB, AIA, and LEED Green Associate, he brings a combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and an unwavering passion for design to every project. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, from early visioning and feasibility through design, documentation, and construction. Victor is known for his ability to balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail—maintaining a clear focus on the broader goals of a project while ensuring successful execution at every stage. This perspective allows him to help developers, owners, and project teams navigate evolving market conditions and deliver projects that are both architecturally compelling and commercially successful. Throughout his career, Victor has led large multidisciplinary teams on high-profile developments and is frequently engaged early in the development process to help shape project vision, positioning, and strategy. He is recognized for simplifying complex challenges, aligning diverse stakeholder interests, and bringing clarity and momentum to projects with demanding schedules and competing priorities. Beyond project delivery, Victor is focused on advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen client relationships, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to business development and firm growth. He is particularly interested in the evolution of retail environments, increasing mixed-use density, and the changing urban patterns that continue to reshape cities and communities. By combining design leadership with a deep understanding of market forces and development strategy, Victor brings a thoughtful, forward-looking perspective to the built environment. Art Portfolio: https://www.coroflot.com/vmj

Experience

  • MG2 Design (New York, New York, United States)
    • Principal
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Expertise spanning practice operations, client relations, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Regional Studio Leader overseeing practice management and business development initiatives. Leading project management and architectural design efforts.

    • Associate Principal
      Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Served as Regional Studio Leader and Practice Management Lead. Directed business development strategies and design operations across multiple projects.

  • Vice President at Arquitectonica
    Apr 2012 - Jul 2021 · 9 yrs 4 mos

    Served as Project Manager and Project Architect for large-scale developments across multifamily residential, high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, and interior sectors, delivering coordinated design and execution.

  • Architect at Rafael Vinoly Architects
    Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 · 8 mos

    Architect

  • Associate at Cannon Design
    Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 · 3 yrs

    Job Captain, BIM modeler/designer, Architect. Project and Consultant BIM coordination. Implementation of design into Revit Model; for Client Presentation and Construction Documents for Agency Submittals

  • Designer at JohnsonFain
    Sep 2006 - Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Intermediate Designer Advanced Revit User (In house trained and US Cad advanced Revit Training Course completed) Project Architect Assistant-Management of architectural and consultant drawings Implementation of design into drawing set Virtual and Physical Modeling. 3D and 2D detailing.