Architect II

Archinect; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

StudioMB seeks Staff Designers with 2–4 years experience for projects in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes strong design and production skills, with opportunities from concept design to construction administration.

Candidates should be detail oriented, efficient, and capable of adapting to deadlines in a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are proficient in digital modeling, fabrication, and graphic communication, with interest in sustainable practices and LEED‑style thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years in architecture/design.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in fast-paced design opportunities with detailing, digital modeling, and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a range of project types from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Collaborate with team to develop design concepts and graphics.
• Prepare design drawings and production graphics.

Skills

Strong design

Graphic production

Conceptual design

Construction administration

Digital modeling

Digital fabrication

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Architectural Registration (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

StudioMB is dedicated to pursuing a range of project types and provides complete professional services in the fields of architecture, campus and community planning, and urban design. We seek Staff Designers with 2-4 years experience to joinour team of passionate designers. Current projects include:

• A 500,000 mixed use project in Washington's ball park district;
• 2 new fire-stations for DC Fire and Emergency Services;
• A new pool house and plaza for DC Parks and Recreation at the Parks at Walter Reed;
• A new park pavilion and roundhouse for an historic carousel once located on the National Mall;
• 2 new public school projects;
• A library modernization at the University of Richmond including re-conceived Art Gallery, Cafe and Library lounge areas.
• A number of modern homes in DC and the surrounding areas;
• Multiple mixed used buildings throughout the DC area ranging in phases from schematic design to under construction.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong design and graphic production skills, and should be interested in obtaining a range of project experience from conceptual design through construction administration. Candidates must be detail oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. Designers are expected to be critical and creative thinkers who work well as part of a team.

• Architectural Registration (Preferred but not required)
• Interest in fast paced, engaging design opportunities with capabilities in detailing, digital modeling, digital fabrication, and graphics;
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills;
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and/or LEED accreditation;
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and willing to relocate to Washington, DC;

We pay competitive salary, offer a 401K plan and flexible work schedule including remote work.

StudioMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.