Design Architect, 5-15 Years Experience (Austin & San Antonio, TX)

Architectural Designer

Marmon Mok Architecture is seeking a talented individual for our teams in Austin and San Antonio. The preferred candidate is passionate about elevating people and communities through thoughtful, beautiful, and impactful buildings!

Description:

• Architectural Designer, full-time, with 5-15 years of experience, minimum. This role is primarily in-office, with a limited ability to work from home per company policy.
• This position requires a responsible individual who is passionate about design and the environment, a strong work ethic, and has a firm grasp on the technical aspects of commercial buildings, as well as a solid understanding of commercial construction practices.
• You should have a strong design sensibility and appreciation for the design process, and an understanding that architectural design is a collaborative process that occurs within a team.
• Previous experience working for an architecture firm that focuses on commercial/civic/healthcare (i.e., nonresidential) work is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Typical responsibilities will include leading, supporting, and/or assisting in the development of design solutions, and oversight of design intent. You will prepare materials and drawings for schematic design, design development, contract documents, and marketing collateral, researching various project-related topics, communicating concepts via graphics, spreadsheets, or written narratives. Other tasks may include site analysis, programming space adjacencies, conceptual building layouts, and developing building concepts, including architectural expression and envelope design.

Skill Set:

• Architecture program graduate from an accredited institution
• Creative, problem-solving mindset, and interest and passion for design
• Passionate and knowledgeable about current design trends
• Collaborative, proactive, curious, and professional
• Able to communicate design ideas via hand sketching and drawings
• Strong graphic abilities and design sense
• An understanding of how a building is assembled and how building systems are integrated
• An understanding of how a set of construction documents is organized
• An understanding of how building codes and regulations impact design concepts

Software:

• Revit and AutoCAD fluency
• SketchUp familiarity
• Adobe (Photoshop), InDesign, and Illustrator preferred
• Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)

The following will be considered a plus:

• Writing and research skills
• Photography skills, including understanding of composition and lighting
• Familiarity with parametric design software, such as Grasshopper
• Familiarity with 3D printing and small-scale fabrication
• Sustainability certifications
• Model-building skills

About Marmon Mok:

Founded in 1953, we are celebrating our 73rd year of elevating clients and communities in Texas. We are ranked 54th in Building Design and Construction magazine's 2024 survey of the top 90 architecture firms in the country (18th in healthcare).

Note:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Sponsorship for an employment visa, such as an H1-B visa, is not available.
• Marmon Mok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Competitive salary and benefits package, plus a positive and empowering team-oriented culture.