Architect - Austin, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Moontower  is a design & build company where architecture, interiors, and construction unite.

We are looking for an  experienced residential architect  who wants to be part of our supportive, high performing team.

Moontower offers competitive pay, performance incentives, continuing education support, and generous benefits for full time employees.

This is a full time, in-office position in our East Austin headquarters.

Based on licensure and previous experience our base compensation range is :   $75,000 to $90,000 .

Architects at Moontower are well rounded and balanced community members who care deeply about how people can live their best lives in a great home - they show up every day to enjoy building better.

Architects in our office serve as the primary guide for a homeowner by imagining, designing, and planning their projects.

Construction Administration by the architect is ALWAYS included in our projects ensuring that design intent has a champion throughout the build.

Moontower Architects' wide ranging responsibilities are divided across five areas :

1. Design & Production (Research, SD, DD, CD, & Permitting)

2. Construction Administration & Project Completion

3. Client Management

4. Project Management

5. Professional Administration

In addition to pursuing the creation of great homes our team is guided by shared values :

1. Have fun and build with craft

2. Be a generous team player

3. Be clear, consistent, and accountable

4. Work thoughtfully with compassion, dignity, and respect for diversity

5 or more  years of experience is required.  (t his is not an entry level position)

Software we use in our  Mac  and  iPad  based office :

ArchiCAD , Morpholio Trace, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, Google Sheets, Slack, and Construction Online.

We are considering licensed architects and unlicensed candidates with architecture degrees from accredited programs.

Please visit our website for more background about our work, our current team, and our process.

www.moontoweraustin.com

Qualified candidates please send your resumé, portfolio, and a cover letter to   amber@moontoweraustin.com

Our offices are located in Austin, Texas 78702 in the United States of America.

For more detail on the five areas our Architects are responsible for working in continue reading :

Design & Production

• Maintain proficiency in Google G-Suite, ConstructionOnline, Archicad, Twinmotion, Morpholio, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the local permitting process, codes, and ordinances to ensure that proposed designs are compliant.  Continue to develop knowledge of building science and construction best practices.
• Schedule and manage the BIM support team workload to meet design milestone goals.
• Produce drawing sets and design presentations in accordance with company quality and graphic standards.
• Coordinate with the Interior Designer to maintain up to date project finish schedules.
• Continue to develop and deepen your knowledge of diverse styles, aesthetics, and techniques.  It’s important to always be learning, challenging yourself, and honing your craft.
• You are encouraged to connect with the community and attend lunch and learn presentations, AIA events, as well as studio, shop, and gallery tours with the Moontower team.  These events provide inspiration, education, spark creativity, and create opportunities to build or deepen relationships within the community.

Design Project Management

Design Client Management

At every client meeting :

Present an agenda and cover all agenda topics.

Construction Administration & Project Completion

Administrative Responsibilities

Paid time off requests.  Time out of office during standard work hours.

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