What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Design Architect / Planner position at S9 ARCHITECTURE?
Intermediate Design Architect / Planner
S9 Architecture is an award-winning full-service design firm composed of 50 designers dedicated to designing everything from interior spaces to buildings and neighborhoods that respectfully integrate and enhance communities and cities.
S9 Architecture is seeking a talented Intermediate Design Architect / Planner with strong design and management skills. This role offers the opportunity to lead design initiatives and manage projects across North America, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative studio environment.
What You Bring to the Studio:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Urban Planning.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant post-graduate experience in an architecture or urban design firm (U.S. project experience preferred).
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Rhino, AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required. Working knowledge of Revit, Bluebeam preferred.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Strong design sensibility with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience in delivering presentations.
Key Areas You’ll Focus on include (not limited to):
- Collaborate with project teams to develop and present compelling master plans and architectural designs.
- Work closely with Design Principals to generate innovative concepts and ensure design integrity throughout the process.
- Develop designs that align with project timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
- Manage multiple projects efficiently, balancing short-term contributions to various teams when needed.
- Maintain and enhance the firm’s design quality standards.
- Assist Principals in project scheduling, scope definition, and coordination with consultants and stakeholders.
- Develop and drive master plan supporting the design intent and narrative.
- Positively impact the urban space with a full understanding of ground plane importance.
S9 Offers:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and employee assistance program.
Savings: 401k with matching, pre-tax spending accounts, gym membership reimbursement, and employee discount programs.
Professional Development: Reimbursement for exam fees, professional licensing, and specialized career development. Access to Amber Books and an in-house ARE Study Group.
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 based upon experience, qualifications and education.
To Apply: Submit a resume and portfolio of work demonstrating and documenting independent work.
Salary range:
The range above is a good-faith estimate based on the expectations as laid out in the job description. We are, however, often open to a variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the actual salary may vary from the estimates provided above.
S9 Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
