Associate Building Designer
Company | ICON |
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Location | Austin, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Understanding of architectural drawing sets and building systems.
- Strong interest in sustainability, innovation, and emerging building technologies.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, iterative environment and communicate ideas visually and verbally.
- Portfolio or work samples demonstrating design and technical documentation capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of ICON’s 3D-printed wall systems with a focus on occupant comfort, sustainability, and performance.
- Assist in the creation of construction documents, wall assembly drawings, and building envelope details, including window and door systems, waterproofing, and weatherization.
- Help produce diagrams that communicate construction sequencing for building system integration (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and researchers to support design strategies for weatherization, resiliency, and thermal performance.
- Participate in design explorations of new wall profiles and configurations for future projects.
- Contribute to the organization of drawing templates, detail libraries, and wall system catalogs for varying climate zones.
- Produce drawings and documentation to support research, development, and field implementation efforts.
- Coordinate with internal teams (software, construction, and printing) to support successful project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with both residential and commercial design projects (academic or internship experience welcome).
- Proficiency in rendering tools (e.g., Enscape) is a plus.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new tools and processes.