Mid-Level Designer / Architect: Touloukian Touloukian: Boston, MA

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Touloukian Touloukian Inc. is looking for a talented and passionate Junior-Mid Level Designer/Registered Architect with 3-7+ years of experience to join our team in a full-time position with benefits. As a Designer/Architect at TT, you will have the opportunity to work with leadership and staff in our office at all levels of experience assisting on a wide range of assignments that will support design, documentation, graphic, and marketing efforts. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to take the lead on many aspects of project management, design and detailing. Project assignments will range widely and include cultural, civic, multi-family, institutional, residential, and commercial building types. This position also offers the opportunity to work closely with a technically strong team to develop experience with construction documents and construction phase services.

Candidates should enjoy collaborating as part of a team, have some exposure to job captain responsibilities, conceptual design and documentation experience, understanding of consultant coordination, basic knowledge of zoning, permitting, and building codes and some experience with building detailing.

Requirements and proficiencies include:

  • Professional degree in architecture (Masters in Architecture preferred)

  • 3-7 years of related experience in an architectural office of similar size

  • Organized and detail-driven

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well with deadlines

  • Strong design, technical, verbal communication skills

  • Excellent visual communication and/or 3D modelling skills, including proficiency with Revit, Adobe Suite, Sketch up, Rhino, Grasshopper/Dynamo and Rhino-Inside

  • Architectural registration is desirable but not required

  • LEED, WELL and/or Passive House Certification is desirable but not required

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their resume, portfolio and cover letter to hr@ttarch.com.

Junior Level Designer / Architect : Touloukian Touloukian, Boston, MA

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Touloukian Touloukian Inc. is looking for a talented and passionate Junior Level Designer/Registered Architect with 1-3 years of experience to join our team in a full-time position with benefits. As a Designer/Architect at TT, you will have the opportunity to work with leadership and staff in our office at all levels of experience assisting on a wide range of assignments that will support design, documentation, graphic, and marketing efforts. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to take the lead on many aspects of project management, design and detailing. Project assignments will range widely and include cultural, civic, multi-family, institutional, residential, and commercial building types. This position also offers the opportunity to work closely with a technically strong team to develop experience with construction documents and construction phase services.

Requirements and proficiencies include:

  • Professional degree in architecture (Masters in Architecture preferred)

  • 1-3 years of related experience in an architectural office of similar size

  • Organized and detail-driven

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well with deadlines

  • Strong design, technical, verbal communication skills

  • Excellent visual communication and/or 3D modelling skills, including proficiency with Revit, Adobe Suite, Sketch up and/or Rhino. Grasshopper/Dynamo and Rhino-Inside is also desirable but not required.

  • Architectural registration is desirable but not required

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their resume, portfolio and cover letter to hr@ttarch.com.

Senior Architect: MKA Architecture LLC, Brookline, MA

MKA ARCHITECTURE, LLC. (MKA) is an intentionally small, award-winning firm located in Brookline MA. Now in our 19th year, our practice centers around a small design studio environment with direct involvement in the entire process of construction. We are committed to creating architectural design at a high level, and making it accessible to all clients.

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated senior architect to help grow and shape the firm into the next generation.

Award-winning work by the firm include commercial, public, hospitality, multi-family housing as well as thoughtful residential project in all budgets. Several projects have been featured in publication and broadcast. Recent projects include an urban infill housing tower, a new suburban subdivision, multiple municipal and public contracts, and additions and renovations to an historic Emerald Necklace residence.

MKA operates as a meritocracy that has consistently sought and developed architectural talent from many backgrounds. The dedication and abilities of a full range of collaborators have enriched our work and work environment since the inception of our firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage production of design and construction documents and overall work product

  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work

  • Seek out and attend interviews with potential clients, develop proposals, scopes of work and fee estimating projections

  • Expand marketing across multi-media platforms, reinforce existing client base, identify new opportunities

We are looking for candidates who are interested in a long-term position, have leadership potential and see themselves as possible future Principals/Owners at MKA. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume, cover letter and brief work sample in PDF format to mkim@mkimarchitecture.com. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual and/or in-person interview.

Office Analyst and Graphics Coordinator, Rafael Viñoly Architects : New York, NY

Rafael Viñoly Architects is seeking a Office Analyst and Graphics Coordinator to assist in the preparation of technical proposals and marketing initiatives. The successful candidate with work together with other members of the firm’s Marketing Team and the firm’s leadership to prepare proposals for new projects, and presentations of the firm’s past projects.

 Tasks will include:

  1. Preparation of proposals and presentations for new projects, including graphic design, generation of customized content, coordination of design team information, layout, binding, and physical or electronic delivery of materials. 

  2. Prepare fee proposals using prior benchmarks and staffing projections

  3. Maintenance of proposal graphics standards for proposals and presentations

  4. Preparation of awards submissions

  5. Preparation of marketing-related graphics and publications ranging from web page content to cards, posters, presentations, and brochures.

  6. Management of project databases including project information, numerical statistics and fees

  7. Outreach to consultants and incorporation of consultant content and fees in proposals

 

Required skills and capabilities:

  1. Excellent graphic, written, and spoken communication skills

  2. Strong experience in the full Adobe Creative Suite and the full Microsoft Office Suite, especially InDesign, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.

  3. AutoCAD, Rhino, and Revit experience is also beneficial but not required.

  4. Ability to manage time to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines

  5. Experience of 3-5 years in a similar role in an architectural firm

 Candidates should ideally bring a strong interest in architecture and design.  Experience with responding to RFPs, grant-writing, and with publications with weekly or monthly deadlines, is beneficial but not required. Architectural design experience is beneficial but interested candidates should be advised that this position is not an architectural design position. 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio edited for this position (10 pages maximum; 20 mb maximum) via email to resumes@vinoly.com with “Office Analyst and Graphics Coordinator” in the subject line. Please send all items as a single attachment in PDF format. Submissions without the requested heading, exceeding the above specifications and/or sent to other firm email addresses, will not be reviewed.  Candidates invited to interview may bring additional materials for discussion. 

Company Description

Rafael Viñoly Architects (www.vinoly.com) was founded in New York in 1983, and has since become known internationally for its architectural and planning projects around the globe. The firm maintains headquarters in New York with branch offices in London in the United Kingdom; Cupertino in California; and Montevideo, Urugay. 

The unusually diverse work the firm has completed includes award-winning courthouses, museums, performing arts centers, convention centers, athletic facilities, banks, hotels, hospitals, laboratories, recreational venues, residential complexes, and commercial, industrial and educational facilities. Projects range in scale from laboratory casework to large urban commercial and institutional master plans. The firm has also completed several projects involving the restoration and expansion of buildings of significant historical and architectural value. 

The practice’s atelier design intelligence coupled with the capabilities of a large, multi-disciplinary firm produces appropriate, creative responses to program requirements. Intensive research and informed evaluation lead to a variety of design and technical alternatives. These innovations and refinements often result in buildings that function measurably beyond client expectations. 

An equal opportunity employer, Rafael Viñoly Architects is committed to diversity equity and inclusion. It is our policy to ensure that all candidates applying to work with us are considered without discrimination, solely on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

Director of Planning & Development, Center City Partners : Charlotte, North Carolina

Director of Planning & Development 

Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) seeks a Director of Planning & Development to support the organization’s mission to boldly envision and activate strategies and actions that will assure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich and beloved place for all.  The CCCP Director of Planning & Development will be an experienced and professional individual with experience in the fields of Urban Design, City Planning, Placemaking, and Development.  This background and related education will serve as the foundation to help guide, create and complete initiatives necessary to continue to grow a memorable, sustainable and inclusive place. The Director collaborates with and strengthens relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders.

The Director will serve as a project manager and work directly with the Chief Planning & Development Officer to support the overall mission of Charlotte Center City Partners through the production of plans, reports and projects including but not exclusive of the following: 

POSSIBLE ACTIVIITES

  • Center City 2040 Vision Plan – implementation of recommendations to achieve the plan’s vision and goals. Center City 2040 Vision Plan (allin2040.com)

  • South End Vision Plan – implementation of recommendations to achieve the plan’s vision and goals. South End Vision Plan | South End Charlotte, NC (southendclt.org)

  • Development – create and maintain relationships with government partners, developers and stakeholders; participate in the implementation of the South End Strategic Plan, Uptown plans, reports and initiatives, and retail strategies

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years of experience working in the fields of Urban Design and/or City Planning  

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban design and/or planning or related field is preferred

  • Excellent writing and communication skills.

  • Experience in project management, community engagement, placemaking, visual presentation and graphic design

  • Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Team-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively toward common purpose

  • A strong ability to think strategically while being extremely responsive

  • Familiarity with the public policy process

  • Experience using GIS, Microsoft products and Adobe Suite are strongly preferred including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 commensurate on candidate’s qualifications. CCCP offers a generous benefit package including health, dental, short, long-term and life insurance with a flexible spending option, subsidized YMCA membership and a 401K retirement program. 

Who We Are: 

Charlotte Center City Partners is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that boldly envisions and activates strategies and actions that will assure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich, and beloved place for all. Charlotte Center City Partners believes in the value of urban places, acting with integrity, the power of diversity and collaboration, and approaching all we do with passion, innovation, tenacity, and excellence.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

Charlotte Center City Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and contractors. Charlotte Center City Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Charlotte Center City Partners' management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, teammate activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Application deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, 22 July 2022.

Apply through Indeed at Director of Planning & Development - Charlotte, NC 28202 - Indeed.com

Mid-Level Architectural Designer and Client Development Manager: TriPyramid Structures, Westford, Massachusetts

Mid-Level Architectural Designer and Client Development Manager

TriPyramid Structures is a multi-disciplinary design and manufacturing firm employing a team of architects, engineers, and manufacturing specialists. Our projects are typically focused on custom structural systems for facades, stairs, sculptures, and other innovative building components. Our portfolio of work encompasses 30 years of cutting-edge solutions in some of the most iconic buildings worldwide.

We strive for an open-sharing office environment where a cross-pollination of ideas and abilities keeps us constantly learning. We believe that collaboration is key to success with our customers and strengthening that skill begins within our walls.

We are currently looking for an energetic, creative, and motivated individual with the following interests and qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of work experience in architectural design with a focus on new client development and exploring new sales opportunities.

  • Excited to work in pre- and post-sales environments to solve the technical challenges of today and beyond.

  • Excellent communication skills and eagerness to engage with designers and engineers on a range of project scales and types.

  • Ability to lead the creation and presentation of compelling design and sales packages to clients.

  • Proven modeling and drafting skills in one or more of the following software packages: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Inventor, and/or Revit.

  • Experience with scripting for Grasshopper or other advanced parametric design.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Self-driven decision-making in development of conceptual designs as part of sales efforts.

  • Estimating project budgets based on conceptual designs.

  • Ability to intimately understand and effectively communicate design challenges to customers and other project participants.

  • Extraction and communication of relevant project information from architectural, structural, MEP, and BIM sources.

  • Independently coordinate 2-D, 3-D, and BIM level information to share with customers.

  • Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with customers throughout the AEC community.

  • Politely laugh at bad jokes, dad jokes, and puns.

  • Watch all the architecture shows on Netflix in case our work is featured so we can all rejoice and feel famous.

Bonus Skills:

  • LEED Credentials, or similar.

  • Interest in or experience leading AIA CES Lunch and Learn programs.

This is a salaried, full-time position, with benefits.

Please send resumes, portfolios, scholarly papers, or all the above to careers@tripyramid.com

Mid-Level Mechanical Designer/Drafter: TriPyramid Structures, Westford, Massachusetts

Mid-Level Mechanical Designer/Drafter

TriPyramid Structures is a multi-disciplinary design and manufacturing firm employing a team of architects, engineers, and manufacturing specialists. Our projects are typically focused on custom structural systems for facades, stairs, sculptures, and other innovative building components. Our portfolio of work encompasses 30 years of cutting-edge solutions in some of the most iconic buildings worldwide.

We strive for an open-sharing office environment where a cross-pollination of ideas and abilities keeps us constantly learning. We believe that collaboration is key to success with our customers and strengthening that skill begins within our walls.

We are looking for an inquisitive and creative Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support our project engineers and architects.

Responsibilities would include:

  • Providing mechanical design support for development of custom architectural hardware components.

  • Working with design staff to provide 2-D drafting support for architectural layout packages (we are very particular and will provide training as necessary).

  • 2-D and 3-D drafting of part drawings used in production of hardware components.

  • Interfacing with manufacturing staff to bring parts, assemblies, and systems, in both prototyping and production phases, to fruition.

Prerequisite skills:

  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design or engineering with either AS or BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or equivalent.

  • Strong Solidworks skills for 3-D component and assembly design, tolerance analysis, and 2-D shop and part drawing package creation.

  • Exceptional 2-D AutoCAD skills and experience in large-scale layout and design.

  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.

  • A proven track record of creative problem solving, creative design solutions, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment.

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask between multiple workloads on multiple schedules while managing varying priorities.

  • Ability to work independently with external vendors and clients.

Bonus skills:

  • Construction project management from project inception to completion.

  • Mechatronics and/or hydraulic design experience.

  • Experience with Inventor, Rhino, Revit, or FEA packages such as Solidworks Simulation or Nastran In-CAD.

Please send resumes, portfolios, scholarly papers, and/or barbeque samples to careers@tripyramid.com

Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager: TriPyramid Structures, Westford, Massachusetts

About the Position

Have you read Machinery’s Handbook cover to cover… over a weekend? Did your significant other make fun of you when you curled up with Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain… while on vacation? Were you demoralized when that awesome parametric part model you created (you know, the one that would require manufacturing technology to advance only 5 or 10 more years) gets only a “cool” rating from your friends and colleagues? Then you might be right for us.

TriPyramid Structures is a multi-disciplinary design and manufacturing firm employing a team of architects, engineers, and manufacturing specialists. Our projects are typically focused on custom structural systems for facades, stairs, sculptures, and other innovative building components. Our portfolio of work encompasses 30 years of cutting-edge solutions in some of the most iconic buildings worldwide.

We strive for an open-sharing office environment where a cross-pollination of ideas and abilities keeps us constantly learning. We believe that collaboration is key to success with our customers and strengthening that skill begins within our walls. We are looking for an inquisitive and creative, Mid-Level Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Management of projects from start to finish, while directly interfacing with our clients

  • Providing day-to-day engineering support to an office full of architects and designers

  • Creation of project-specific engineering documentation using MathCAD and Excel

  • Design and documentation of hardware solutions

Prerequisite skills:

  • BS in mechanical or structural engineering with 5+ years of experience in a related field OR an MS in mechanical or structural engineering with 3+ years of experience in a related field

  • Strong AutoCAD skills for 2-D shop drawing package creation

  • Strong Solidworks skills for 3-D component and assembly design and analysis, in addition to 2-D shop drawing package creation

  • Proven experience with FEA packages such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Solidworks Simulation in linear and non-linear (material and/or geometry) analysis of structural systems

  • A proven track record of both creative problem solving and creative design solutions

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative team attitude

  • General willingness to solve problems that may or may not be impossible

Bonus skills:

  • Knowledgeable in the use of Revit, Inventor, and/or Rhino.

  • A firm grasp of AISC design using both ASD and LRFD

  • Strong mechatronic abilities including embedded hardware design, programming in C/C++, and creation and maintenance of time series databases

  • Machine shop skills approximately good enough to make a replacement hip or similar

  • Barbeque skills rarely seen above the Mason-Dixon

Please send resumes, portfolios, scholarly papers, and barbeque samples to careers@tripyramid.com

Project Manager: Eagle Street Development, New York, NY

Eagle Street Development is a real estate development firm, specializing in developing boutique high-end condominiums in Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York. The ideal candidate will be able to work across disciplines of Architecture, Construction, and Real Estate Development. They should have an in-depth knowledge of all steps related to project completion and diligently communicate with necessary people to ensure timely execution and have substantial experience in all stages of development. Among other tasks, the candidate will lead the projects through all phases of development: from feasibility, to financing, acquisition, design, construction, and marketing & sales. Candidates with experience in real estate development are preferred.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree in Architecture and Real Estate Development preferred

  • 5 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in residential design

  • 3 years of relevant construction management experience

  • Strong organizational, creative and presentation skills

  • Ability to supervise and manage other designers

  • Experience in New York residential development

  • Ability to work collaboratively in person and remotely

  • Experience in Excel and financial modeling

 Current Real Estate Development Projects

  • Luxury Townhouse Condominium Development Brooklyn and Manhattan,

  • NY Modern Condominium Development Brooklyn, NY

Qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of five work samples, indicating your role and responsibilities on each project in a PDF document no larger than 10MB to: matthew.chua@eaglestreetdev.com with “Position: Project Manager” in the subject line. Cover letters should be addressed to: Matthew Chua

Location:

New York, New York, United States

Salary:

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, up to $120,000

Senior Architectural Designer / Project Manager: Chua Architecture & Development, New York

Chua Architecture & Development is an architecture and real estate development firm, providing services in architectural design, construction management, and real estate development. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated designer who can work across disciplines of Architecture, Construction, and Real Estate Development. They should be able to construct clear drawings and diagrams using AutoCAD and Rhino. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of all steps related to project completion and diligently communicate with necessary people to ensure timely execution. Among other tasks, the candidate will lead the projects through all phases of development: from feasibility studies and pre-design services, to financing, acquisition, design and construction, to marketing and sales. Candidates with experience in real estate development are preferred.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

  • Degree in Real Estate Development preferred

  • 7 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in residential design

  • 1-2 years Construction Administration experience

  • Strong organizational, creative and presentation skills

  • Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture

  • Independently performs advanced assignments in planning, design, and coordination

  • Ability to supervise and manage other designers

  • Experience in New York residential design and construction

  • Extensive knowledge in high-end residential detailing and construction standards

  • Expertise in AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, V-Ray and proficiency in 3DSMax

  • Excellence in Photoshop and illustrator

  • Ability to work collaboratively in person and remotely

  • The ability to produce DD/CD details and documents with minimal supervision

  • Experience in Excel and financial modeling is preferred 

Current Design & Real Estate Development Projects

  • Manhattan Commercial Space Renovation (70,000 sf, multiple properties)

  • Luxury Townhouse Condominium Development Brooklyn, NY

  • Modern Condominium Development Brooklyn, NY

  • Private single-family residences in California and New York

Qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of five work samples,

indicating your role and responsibilities on each project in a PDF document no larger than 10MB to:

office@chuagroup.com with “Position: Sr. Architectural Designer / Project Manager” in the subject line.

Cover letters should be addressed to: Matthew Chua

Location

New York, New York, United States

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience, up to $125,000.

Fellow at Odyssey: NuvuX, Los Angeles, California

NuVuX is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as an instructor at our partner school, Odyssey STEM Academy in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVuX’s growing network of partner schools around the world.

Why NuVuX - Odyssey STEM Academy?

Odyssey STEM Academy is a public school in the Paramount Unified School District. NuVuX manages the Idea Lab makerspace on the Odyssey campus and works collaboratively with the 9th grade teachers to develop an interdisciplinary project-based curriculum. The NuVuX Design Fellow teaches every 9th grade student at Odyssey exposing them to the design process, prototyping techniques, and digital fabrication. As a Title 1 public school, the mission of Odyssey STEM Academy is to mentor every student into a path of college readiness and career success.

Once here you will:

In collaboration with Odyssey staff and the NuVuX team, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and exection of design projects over the course of the school year.

  • Develop and teach studios on a wide range of topics at the 9th grade level with the support of the NuVuX Team.

  • Guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.

  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Odyssey team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

  • Support Odyssey 9th grade teachers in collaboration to create an interdisciplinary studio experience.

All members of the team:

  • Have a passion for working with teenage students and teachers.

  • Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.

  • Bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to our organization.

  • Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.

  • Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity. 

Relevant Experience:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or design/tech field such as architecture, computational design, or industrial design, or equivalent experience.

  • Proficiency in design, programming, electronics, and digital fabrication expertise.

  • Strong understanding of the design and making process: brainstorming, ideating, and prototyping.

  • Ability to think both conceptually and concretely about projects.

  • Teaching experience.

  • Strong writing and graphic communication abilities.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to ramzi@nuvustudio.org

Fellow at New Beginnings: NuvuX, Lakeland, Florida

NuVuX, founded by Saba Ghole SMArchS ’07, is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as an instructor at our partner school, New Beginnings High School in Lakeland, Florida. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVuX’s growing network of partner schools around the world.

Why NuVuX-New Beginnings?

New Beginnings High School (NBHS) is a charter school that serves students from ages 15-24 years old with locations in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Fort Meade, Florida. Their goal is to transform young people into productive, independent members of society.

Together, NuVuX and NBHS aim to bring design, innovation and real world skills to the students at the Lakeland, Florida location. The goal is to enhance career-readiness for these students so they are prepared with the skills and mindsets to thrive in the future workforce. As the Design Education Fellow, you will support this vision by leading the design and teaching of studios, professional development, and makerspace with support and mentorship from the NuVuX team in Cambridge, MA.

What you will do:

In collaboration with NBHS and the NuVuX team, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and execution of design projects over the course of the school year.

  • Develop and teach studios on a wide range of topics across grade levels with the support of the NuVuX Team.

  • Guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.

  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the NBHS team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

  • Support NBHS teachers on the delivery of studio experiences.

All members of the team:

  • Have a passion for working with high school students and teachers.

  • Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.

  • Bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to our organization.

  • Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.

  • Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity.

Relevant Experience:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or design/tech field such as architecture, computational design, or industrial design, or equivalent experience.

  • Proficiency in design, programming, electronics, and digital fabrication expertise.

  • Strong understanding and evidence of the design and making process: brainstorming, ideating, and prototyping.

  • Ability to think both conceptually and concretely about projects.

  • Teaching experience.

  • Strong writing and graphic communication abilities.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Fellow at Karam House: NuvuX, Istanbul & Reyhanli, Turkey

NuVu, founded by Saba Ghole SMArchS ’07, is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as a fellow working with our partner school, Karam House, in Istanbul and Reyhanli, Turkey. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVu’s growing network of partner schools around the world.

Why Karam House?

Karam House is an after school innovative education program targeting Syrian refugee youth at the Karam Houses in Reyhanli and Istanbul, Turkey. At the Karam Houses, hundreds of youth learn through access to technology and makerspaces, expert mentorship, and the NuVuX-developed design-based curriculum that teaches youth how to build their ideas and their community.

At NuVuX you will:

In collaboration with the Karam Foundation and the NuVu team in Cambridge, MA, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and execution of projects over the course of the school year.

  • Develop studios on a wide range of topics across grade levels with the support of the NuVu Team.

  • Lead a team of up to 18 innovative education mentors, supporting their studio preparation and teaching efforts.

  • Help mentors guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.

  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Karam Foundation team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

  • Spend at least 6 months per year in Turkey, working closely with the team and the local community

All members of the team:

  • Have a passion for working with teenage students and teachers.

  • Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.

  • Bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to our organization.

  • Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.

  • Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity.

Relevant Experience:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or design/tech field such as architecture, computational design, or industrial design, or equivalent experience.

  • Proficiency in design, programming, electronics, and digital fabrication expertise.

  • Strong understanding of the design and making process: brainstorming, ideating, and prototyping.

  • Ability to think both conceptually and concretely about projects.

  • Teaching experience.

  • Strong writing and graphic communication abilities.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to ramzi@nuvustudio.org

Design Education Fellow at Colegio Nueva Granada: NuVuX, Bogotá, Colombia

NuVuX, founded by Saba Ghole SMArchS ‘07, is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as an instructor at our partner school, Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG), in Bogotá, Colombia. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVuX’s growing network of partner schools around the world.

Why NuVuX-CNG?

Colegio Nueva Granada is a leading international K-12 school in Bogotá, Colombia that is committed to serving a diverse student population and preparing responsible global citizens. Together, NuVuX and CNG aim to expand upon CNG’s successful maker space program and work towards a visionary future with design studio-based learning embedded throughout the school. As the Design Education Fellow, you will support this vision by leading the design and implementation of studios with support and mentorship from the NuVuX team in Cambridge, MA.

What you will do:

In collaboration with CNG and the NuVuX team, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and execution of design projects over the course of the school year.

  • Develop and teach studios on a wide range of topics across grade levels with the support of the NuVuX Team.

  • Guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.

  • Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the CNG team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

  • Support CNG teachers on the delivery of studio experiences.

All members of the team:

  • Have a passion for working with K-12 students and teachers.

  • Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.

  • Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.

  • Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Deputy Chief of Urban Design: City of Boston

Image: Harald Johansen via Wikimedia.org (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Note: This is reposted from the City of Boston website. See original posting here.

OVERVIEW:

The Deputy Chief of Urban Design is responsible for crafting and executing a beautiful, human-scale, and inclusive vision for the design of the built environment across Boston. They will champion the transformative power of beautiful, sustainable, walkable communities for everyone that support social, mental, and physical health while improving resiliency and promoting equity. They will be the city's design visionary and report directly to the Chief of Planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relentless focus on the human-scale design of the public realm: Uphold Boston's reputation as a walkable city from small details to large plans so that the public domain of streets, sidewalks, and open spaces are designed to enrich the public life for every Bostonian.

  • Creative. visionary, global thinking: Bring urban design inspiration, innovation, and best practices from other cities, across the country, and worldwide to inform Boston's approaches (form-based codes, missing middle housing, etc.).

  • Local context while upholding the big picture: Elevate urban design in a way that is welcoming and inclusive for our communities and preserves the full range of Boston's history while remaining steadfast in the overall vision, so it is clear to the viewer while managing individual conditions.

  • Cross-functional climate collaboration: Partner on the Mayor's Green New deal agenda with the Boston Transportation Department, The Environment Department, Parks, Office of Housing, Public Works, Public Facilities, Boston Public Schools, Boston Public Libraries, etc. - and align urban design efforts into a comprehensive vision for Boston.

  • Organizational transformation: In partnership with the Chief Planner, strategically transform existing BPDA processes and structure to hold a high bar for the City's equality of planning and urban design creating predictability for both the community and development interest. This individual will implement this without adding unnecessary time, steps, and red tape for external partners.

  • Managing relationships with Boards and Commissions stakeholders: Implementing the vision will require the Deputy Chief to follow elements of their design vision through the related boards and commissions and their staff (ex. Public Improvements Commission, ZBA, Parks, Historical Commission, etc.) to ensure proper execution. The Deputy Chief will work with BPDA staff and the Boards and Commissions staff to enable development that is consistent with the vision.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Extensive background in Urban Design, Architecture, or closely related field; at least ten (10) years experience leading and implementing great urban design projects.

  • Excellent ability to connect the City’s built form to advancing public-policy goals for equity, health, affordability and climate resilience.

  • Team player with a collaborative spirit, low-ego, high EQ, respectful, responsive, high commitment to getting the job done and sharing credit.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills which are applicable in the widest range of cultural audiences and engagement types, able to work with and be inclusive of diverse interests and backgrounds.

  • Excellent skills at convening and bringing parties to resolution on specific planning and design matters as well as adopting the larger view. The successful candidate will also be able to foster the same among staff.

  • Experience at cultivating staff growth, both existing and long-standing staff and newer, younger staff new to Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

All City of Boston employees must comply with the City of Boston's COVID-19 Policies. To read more about those policies, please click here for more information.

Senior Architect: MKA Architecture, Brookline, MA

MKA ARCHITECTURE, LLC. (MKA) is an intentionally small, award-winning firm located in Brookline MA. Now in our 18th year, our practice centers around a small design studio environment with direct involvement in the entire process of construction.  We are committed to creating architectural design at a high level, and making it accessible to all clients. 

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated senior architect to help grow and shape the firm into the next generation. 

 Award-winning work by the firm include commercial, hospitality, multi-family housing as well as remarkable residences in all budgets.  Several projects have been featured in publication and broadcast.  Recent projects include an urban infill housing tower, a new suburban subdivision, multiple municipal and public contracts, and additions and renovations to an historic Emerald Necklace residence.

 MKA operates as a meritocracy that has consistently sought and developed architectural talent from many backgrounds.  The dedication and abilities of a full range of collaborators have enriched our work and work environment since the inception of our firm.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage production of design and construction documents and overall work product

  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work

  • Seek out and attend interviews with potential clients, develop proposals, scopes of work and fee estimating projections

  • Expand marketing across multi-media platforms, reinforce existing client base, identify new opportunities

 We are looking for candidates who are interested in a long-term position, have leadership potential and see themselves as possible future Principals/Owners at MKA. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

 HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume, cover letter and brief work sample in PDF format (less than 10MB) to mkim@mkimarchitecture.com.  Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual and/or in-person interview.

Senior Healthcare Project Architect : NBBJ New York

Massachusetts General Hospital Cambridge Street Project / NBBJ

SENIOR HEALTHCARE PROJECT ARCHITECT : NBBJ NEW YORK

NBBJ is a design and architecture firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. With offices around the globe, the diverse perspectives of your future colleagues and clients will inspire and challenge you to be extraordinary. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our work: creating spaces and experiences that better connect people to each other as they live, learn, and work in their communities. We partner with pioneers like Amazon, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Massachusetts General Hospital as we create solutions for tomorrow guided by our vision: we design for life. Are you interested in designing what’s next? Join us.

This is an excellent opportunity to join NBBJ New York in a Senior Healthcare Project Architect role.

NBBJ New York is seeking an experienced Project Architect who has worked on large, complex healthcare projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Sr. Project Architect will perform architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work with a high-performing team to support other services when the need arises.

Your New Role:

Working collaboratively with designers, consultants, contractors and owner to achieve mutual project goals

  • Engaging in ongoing coordination with engineering disciplines and design-assist subcontractors

  • Reviewing and monitoring of performance mock-up

  • Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs)

  • Reviewing and coordinating submittals and shop drawings

  • Coordinating and detailing technical solutions regarding design, fabrication and installation

  • Assisting and leading the effort to prepare Change Order documents and seeking approvals

  • Monitoring installation and performing completion reviews

  • Interfacing with State Hospital inspectors concerning code compliance

  • Interfacing with Owner-provided inspectors concerning quality control

What you need to Succeed:

15+ years of experience in Architecture

  • Bachelor of Architecture degree required; Master of Architecture preferred

  • Licensed Architect; LEED Accreditation a plus

  • Experience providing Construction Administration services on a large-scale healthcare project

  • Familiar with building codes and tested life safety features

  • Experience with exterior envelope systems from design through construction completion; high-rise experience is beneficial

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Proactive approach to timely problem solving is a must

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • User of AutoDesk Revit Architecture required

  • Adobe CS4, Sketchup, 3DStudio Max and/or Form Z a plus

  • Ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment

Why choose NBBJ?

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

  • NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.

  • Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.

  • We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.

  • In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.

  • We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.

  • Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.

Our Values

  • More than words on a page, our values sustain our culture, drive our actions, and impact every level of our practice. In our work, we never settle for the status quo and always strive to live by our values in service to our clients' organizations, our profession, our society and ourselves.

  • We exist to create enduring value for our clients and society.
    We fulfill our legacy through brilliant design, steward leadership, and enabling rewarding careers.

  • We know that our people are the lifeblood of our firm — and essential to our humanistic heart and soul.

  • We embrace the power of teams and collaboration to unleash breakthrough creativity.

  • We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through listening, learning, and humility.

  • We are a leadership intensive and role based firm.

  • We prize innovation, never stop learning, and seek to share what we know.

  • We are dedicated to the realization of resilient and sustainable outcomes.

  • We all share in the realization of our “design, people, business” triple bottom line.

  • We deliver design excellence — and we design for life.

How to Apply:

  • You can apply directly via Jobvite here.

  • Alternatively you can reach out to Kenneth Namkung ( VP Communications, MITArchA / Associate, NBBJ ) for more information / informal discussion.

Senior Project Manager - Healthcare Studio : NBBJ New York

Massachusetts General Hospital Cambridge Street Project / NBBJ

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - HEALTHCARE STUDIO : NBBJ NEW YORK

NBBJ is a design and architecture firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. With offices around the globe, the diverse perspectives of your future colleagues and clients will inspire and challenge you to be extraordinary. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our work: creating spaces and experiences that better connect people to each other as they live, learn, and work in their communities. We partner with pioneers like Amazon, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Massachusetts General Hospital as we create solutions for tomorrow guided by our vision: we design for life. Are you interested in designing what’s next? Join us.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ – New York in a Senior Project Manager  role.

NBBJ – New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can work independently and collaboratively with a team to manage large, complex Healthcare projects and lead work efforts of others, oversee the production of project deliverables, and interpret client needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the motivation to engage with the array of NBBJ’s resources in achieving high-performance, sustainable outcomes.

Your New Role:

  • Manage team complexity – plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a design staff of approximately 5 to 10+ individuals

  • Responsible for accuracy and applicability of documents for entire project(s)

  • Build and maintain day-to-day working relationship with client(s) and consultants

  • Lead decision making process with fiscal accountability and responsibility

  • Develop and execute a management work plan for the overall project(s)

  • Assist with proposal preparation and participates in client presentations/interviews

  • Responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project(s)

  • Responsible for execution of project within the boundaries of the design intent

  • Apply sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principals for all aspects of the project(s)

  • Make independent decisions on architectural problems and methods

  • Solve problems creatively with consultants

  • Negotiate and draft/write contracts

  • Assist with business development and collaborate with other studios, as needed

  • Develop and leverage existing client relationship for the purposes of wining work.

  • Assist Practice Leader in developing market or client campaigns and interview to win new work.

What you will need to Succeed:

  • 15 years of professional experience in Architecture

  • Experience with large, complex commercial projects

  • Bachelor's degree; B Arch or M Arch desired

  • Architectural licensure desired

  • LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire

  • Must have a proven track record as a Project Manager with large, complex projects involving work that ranges from Pre-design through Construction Administration, including contract negotiation, work plan development and the ability to work with a variety of project delivery methodologies

  • Excellent leadership, verbal and communication skills, and effective client relationship skills and talent for leading and working with diverse teams of designers

  • Proficient in Revit with 3D modeling skills

  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, Rhino or 3DS Max desired

  • Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

  • Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment

  • Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

Why choose NBBJ?

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

  • NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.

  • Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.

  • We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.

  • In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
    We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.

  • Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.

Our Values

More than words on a page, our values sustain our culture, drive our actions, and impact every level of our practice. In our work, we never settle for the status quo and always strive to live by our values in service to our clients' organizations, our profession, our society and ourselves.

  • We exist to create enduring value for our clients and society.

  • We fulfill our legacy through brilliant design, steward leadership, and enabling rewarding careers.

  • We know that our people are the lifeblood of our firm — and essential to our humanistic heart and soul.

  • We embrace the power of teams and collaboration to unleash breakthrough creativity.

  • We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through listening, learning, and humility.
    We are a leadership intensive and role based firm.

  • We prize innovation, never stop learning, and seek to share what we know.

  • We are dedicated to the realization of resilient and sustainable outcomes.

  • We all share in the realization of our “design, people, business” triple bottom line.

We deliver design excellence — and we design for life.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.

NBBJ does not accept unsolicited resumes or similar submissions from third party recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited materials received by NBBJ from a source other than an individual candidate will be considered NBBJ property and NBBJ reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates referred to us without any financial obligation to the third party in question. If you are interested in becoming an approved NBBJ external recruiter, please contact a member of the NBBJ Talent Acquisition Team.

How to Apply:

  • You can apply directly via Jobvite here.

  • Alternatively you can reach out to Kenneth Namkung ( VP Communications, MITArchA / Associate, NBBJ ) to learn more.

Planning & Development Intern, Charlotte Center City Partners : Charlotte, North Carolina

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Planning & Development interns will assist Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) with projects and initiatives that enhance livability and economic development in Uptown and South End.

 SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL TASKS

  • Research — data collection and analysis as needed for reporting in the areas of transportation and development

  • Planning & Development — assist with committee meetings, workshops, and projects

  • Community Outreach — tasks related to community engagement initiatives

  • Graphics — production of graphics and maps

  • Support — ongoing projects, plans, and initiatives managed by other CCCP teams

 CURRENT/ONGOING PROJECTS

  • 2040 Vision Plan — implement the goals and strategies of the recently adopted Center City Vision Plan

  • Charlotte Rail Trail — contribute to enhancement and maintenance of four-mile urban trail in South End & Uptown

  • South End Vision Plan — work towards realizing the goals of the South End Vision Plan

  • Center City Development — projects and initiatives proposed by the private and public sector

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants should be available to work 20 - 30 hours per week during regular business hours (potential per-project weekend work may arise, but this is rare). The ideal contractor works well independently and collaborates effectively with others. Successful applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is strongly desired; knowledge of GIS software is valued but not required.

Students, preferably those who have completed some graduate-level coursework in architecture, urban planning/design, real estate, geography, or transportation, are encouraged to apply. An hourly wage of $15 will be paid. 

Vaccination: All CCCP employees, contractors, and interns are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, unless a request is made for an exemption due to disability or a sincerely held religious belief, and his or her request for exemption is approved. Upon start date, “fully vaccinated” includes having a booster shot.   

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and relevant work samples by 4 May, 5:00 pm to:

Charles A. Trowell
Director, Planning & Development

ctrowell@charlottecentercity.org

Intermediate Designer 3-5 Years: LMS Architects, San Francisco

This job posting comes to us from Alice Kao, M.Arch '17.

We are seeking talented and well-rounded staff to join our team full time and collaborate on exciting new commissions. We offer candidates the opportunity to be involved in every phase of the design and construction process, and we value, encourage and are inspired by the individual talents each of our staff brings to the architectural design process. LMSA offers a competitive salary based on candidate qualifications and experience, plus full benefits.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of professional architectural experience.

  • A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited US architecture program.

  • Demonstrated progress toward licensure and IDP requirements.

  • Well-rounded professional background that includes creative architectural design and documentation experience at all project phases, technical research and detailing.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Self-motivated within a multi-disciplinary team context.

  • Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD and presentation graphics software (i.e. Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and hand sketching) is required.

  • Knowledge and implementation experience of sustainable design practices; LEED Accreditation is desired.

  • Awareness of state and local building codes and accessibility requirements.

How to Apply

LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects (LMSA - www.lmsarch.com) is an award winning, 35-person architectural practice in San Francisco. We are a diverse group of designers who share a common belief in the transformative power of architecture to help lead the way to a just, healthy and regenerative future for all. We work with leading non-profit, educational, housing and social justice organizations to marry poetry with performance, creating sustainable new environments that advance their important missions. We are seeking talented and well-rounded staff to join our team.

Please include your name in the email header and forward the following to careers@lmsarch.com:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

  • Portfolio samples (including academic and professional work- if applying for an architectural-related position)

  • Send via email only, PDF format, 10MB max.

  • No weblinks, phone calls, recruiter inquiries, or drop-ins please

  • We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

LMSA conforms to all the laws, statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, National origin, disability status, Genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals