Architect - Innovate 3D-Printed High-Performance Buildings

ICON; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking an Architect / Building designer to join the Design-Build team in Austin, TX or Miami, FL. You will collaborate on high-performance buildings from concept through construction, leveraging ICON’s 3D printing technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

You will design and document building systems, support code compliance, and work closely with engineers, print technicians, and operations to translate digital design into field-ready construction for world-class projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 2 to 7 years of experience in complex, multi-disciplinary design and analysis projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Enscape and AI rendering platforms.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working experience in all phases of design (concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents).
• Experience producing and organizing construction documents with an emphasis on building systems integration.
• Experience in Construction Administration, including RFI and submittal review, and other general construction-related correspondence.
• Working knowledge of IRC and Building codes, ADA guidelines and FHA.
• Curiosity for novel architectural technologies and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in architectural design and development from concept through construction, leveraging ICON’s proprietary 3D printing technologies to deliver innovative, high-performance buildings.
• Contribute to the evolution of ICON’s concrete 3‑D‑printed wall system by optimizing for human comfort, safety, user experience, and sustainability.
• Produce comprehensive construction documents including wall assembly drawings, building envelope details, and system diagrams with a focus on envelope integration.
• Develop documentation that supports field integration of envelope components and MEP systems, ensuring constructability and performance.
• Create drawings and specifications for submittals to third‑party agencies for code compliance and performance validation.
• Collaborate with software engineers, print technicians, and construction operations teams to translate digital design into successful physical implementation.
• Review and coordinate consultant drawings to ensure adherence to design intent and compatibility with ICON’s wall systems.
• Explore and develop novel architectural strategies that take full advantage of additive manufacturing and contribute to a feedback loop with materials, robotics, and software teams.
• Work closely with field teams during construction to resolve real-time challenges and iterate on system improvements.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Design development experience

Multidisciplinary design

Construction administration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Google Suite

Adobe Suite

Enscape

AI rendering platforms

Job description

ICON is seeking an Architect / Building designer to join the Design-Build team in Austin, TX or Miami, FL. You will collaborate on high-performance buildings from concept through construction, leveraging ICON’s 3D printing technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

You will design and document building systems, support code compliance, and work closely with engineers, print technicians, and operations to translate digital design into field-ready construction for world-class projects.