Designer

Come join our Boston studio as a Designer I. We hold fast to our values—diversity, collaboration, and innovation—and we’re only half-joking when we tell people to run until apprehended, because we see our studio less like an office and more like a test lab.

As a Designer I, you will provide assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance, contributing to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

• Supporting the preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Providing design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Performing product research and assisting the team with material selections.
• Assisting in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
• Using a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Self-checking work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility, and compiling data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Proactively asking questions and expressing curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Providing support to tasks within project teams, which may focus on individual detailed tasks, and studio activities.
• Participating in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeping open communication within the team and with the designated team leader.
• Communicating ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Assisting with coordination among partners and consultants.
• Developing awareness of client contracts.

0-3 years

Not Required

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Sketching

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Basic to Intermediate Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities.

We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $60,000 and $70,000.