Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and direction to junior designers and work in collaborative teams
• Responsible for the production or supervision of conceptual and schematic level drawings, renderings and diagrams.
• Direct development of innovative design concepts with project teams to produce constructable solutions.
• Responsible for exterior material research and selections and construction detailing to maintain design intent throughout the design process.
• Responsible for leading client facing and internal design presentations and charrettes.
• Perform early programming and loading capacity studies.
• Interface and collaborate with interior designers and landscape designers for cohesive overall designs
• Work with internal and external visualization designers to produce best in class renderings and animations
• Help in the production of quality design awards both locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree and/or Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, or related field and 8-10 years of experience in a project design role; licensure preferred.
• A strong portfolio highlighting professional work experience; strong ability to multitask and pivot quickly between projects; knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Proficieny in Rhino, Sketch-up, Test Fit and other 3D modelling software; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Revit and AutoCAD and sketching skills a plus
• LEED or WELL accreditation is a plus
• Excellent written + verbal communication skills, client and consultant relationship management

Why Moody Nolan?

Our culture
Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities.

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another to achieve career aspirations while balancing the demands of life. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design.

What we do
We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

We believe in leading by example— its why our firm is diverse by design. As the largest African American owned firm, equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our design decisions. We challenge the status quo to create equitable design solutions that address systemic racism and inspire positive social change.

What we offer
Our employee benefits support you for the long term—from continuing education to retirement planning—we’re here to help you succeed.

We offer:
Paid Vacation and Wellness Time
9 paid Holidays
Parental & Related Leaves of Absence
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Programs
Section 125 Premium Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Certification and Licensure Credit
Career Mentoring and Advancement
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office and up to 2 days remote after initial 30 days of in-office

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.