We are currently looking for a skilled and self-motivated Designer/Architect to join our team in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Applicants must be technically strong, have excellent written communication and data analysis skills, be able to perform with limited supervision and work on a range of diverse project tasks. Our Santa Fe Studio specializes in designing culturally responsive and socially-impactful places that reflect the unique context and heritage of the region. Our thirteen-person team, led by Joseph Kunkel (Northern Cheyenne) and Shawn Evans, brings decades of experience working in the area and a deep understanding of the cultural and ecological heritage of the North American West. We work with communities to design and develop housing, healthcare and educational facilities, community centers, and spaces that preserve and uplift public memory. Additionally, our studio is home to the Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab (SNCDL), which focuses on building wealth, opportunity, and resilience in Indian Country. Our office and firm are excited to be growing the field of architecture with individuals representing diverse backgrounds and ranges of experiences. Through cross-office staffing opportunities, virtual continuing education and social events, and site visits, our local team stays closely connected with MASS's Boston, Poughkeepsie, and Kigali offices.
Duties and Responsibilities: Play a primary design role in multiple small to medium sized projects and provide technical support and clear communication within various teams of designers.Develop drawing sets from schematic design through construction documentation and construction administration.Coordinate work of design disciplines internal to MASS.Carry out complex or novel engagement, design, research assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.Lead development and delivery of internal and partner-facing deliverables and presentations.Develop new and existing technical skills as needed for project delivery.Desired Skills/Experience: A professional degree (Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an NAAB accredited program)Licensure as an architect is strongly preferred.A minimum of three years of project experience navigating design and construction on a variety of project types and scales.Excel in technical drawing in Revit, including construction documentation and detailing.Excellent written and verbal communication and technical architectural skills.Work well within teams.Applicants with technical and theoretical knowledge of historic preservation as well as applicants competent in data analysis software such as ArcGIS will be the most competitive.Physical Demands: This position requires the employee to sit/stand at a desk for long periods of time.
Travel Requirements: This position will require occasional regional/domestic or international travel to meet partner and project needs.
This position is required to be based in an office 3 days a week, with two days of remote work per week permitted with prior manager approval. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an open office environment with moderate flow of others through the space and dedicated space available for quiet work.
Salary and Benefits MASS Design Group offers competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid work policy, minimum three-week vacation policy, paid parental leave, 401k, health care insurance, among others. The salary range of $50-69,000 for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.
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