Architect II/Architectural Designer II
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect, Creative Design / Digital Art, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
About You
We’re seeking architects who see every project as an opportunity to shape meaningful places. The ideal candidate is both visionary and disciplined, someone who can synthesize design sensitivity with technical expertise to deliver projects of the highest caliber. You take ownership of ideas and lead with rigor, ensuring design intent is carried through to construction. You thrive in collaboration, engaging openly with colleagues, consultants, and clients to elevate outcomes at every stage.
Most importantly, you bring authenticity and generosity to the studio, pairing leadership and mentorship with a genuine respect for the people and communities we serve.
An Architectural Designer II/Architect II (ADII/AII) is responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and development of design solutions that best meet the client's needs. The ADII/AII provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large and complex projects; independently applies advanced architectural concepts; and carries out assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
Exposure to all phases of the design process is required. The ADII/AII may also provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000–$95,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and professional licensure.
Key Expectations- Uphold MA’s Core Values in all aspects of work
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams, consultants, and contractors
- Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required
- Be a motivated, self-starter who seeks opportunities to learn, asks questions, and self-evaluates skills and efficiency
- Communicate effectively with team members, organize workload, and meet established deadlines
- Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and strong attention to detail
- Maintain clear written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Understand the MA "Project Road Map", project schedule and key deadlines
- Participate in project design and development from concept through documentation
- Assist in preparing client design presentations (concept images, 3D views, rendered elevations, material selections); assemble presentation decks based on the meeting agendas
- Prepare design presentation documents, renderings, and materials as directed
- Understand project scope, deliverables, and expectations
- Implement design direction based on leadership feedback
- Help to identify agenda items for meetings
- Distribute meeting invites
- Draft meeting minutes for PA/PM review
- Provides guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed
- Coordinate activities with all consultants as appropriate
- Manage BIM coordination for consultants
- Serve as secondary point of contact for RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence
- Support production of Design Development and Construction Document sets
- Attend client meetings with PM/PA and prepare meeting minutes
- Organize and track project correspondence and communications
- Prepare drawings, schedules, and specifications as directed
- Incorporate changes and updates into the project documentation
- Develop new or identify existing details to be utilized for project
- Assist in development of project-specific construction details
- Review consultant sets and coordinate prior to phase releases
- Comply with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists
- Demonstrate…
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