Architectural Designer

Cedar Build Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Cedar in Austin, TX is seeking an Architectural Designer to develop and document Cedar projects, leveraging Cedar’s streamlined design processes. Use Revit and Cedar’s software to model residential projects and prepare construction documents while supporting presentations and cross‑functional work.

If licensed in Texas, the title is Architect. The role provides a hybrid work environment (office four days a week, one day remote) and opportunities for growth, ownership, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Strong design and documentation skills in Revit; Rhino/Enscape a plus.
• Education: 4-year BS in Architecture or 5-year degree (BArch/MArch).
• Experience: 1-5 years in architectural office.

Responsibilities

• Model Residential Projects in Revit and Cedar’s proprietary software.
• Create Construction Documents
• Assist with presentations
• Learn agentic workflows to improve quality and accuracy of architectural outcomes
• Grow architectural skills toward greater autonomy and career advancement
• Increase technical knowledge across architecture and construction

Skills

Strong communicator

Organizational skills

Collaborative attitude

Workflow curiosity

Self-starter

Education

BS in Architecture

BArch or MArch

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

Help reinvent how housing gets designed, permitted, and built in America.

Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, AI-driven automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.

Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders. We design real buildings — and we build the software and AI systems that make great architecture scalable.

The Role

The Architectural Designer is primarily responsible for the development and documentation of Cedar projects. They will be a key contributor to delivering exceptional outcomes for Cedar’s customers by using Cedar’s streamlined design processes. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your creativity at a technology startup committed to solving real‑world problems. You’ll continue to learn and develop your architectural design skills while getting the opportunity to absorb experiences across cross‑functional roles. If you’re passionate about design and interested in taking on the challenge of resolving the American housing crisis, this might be the role for you.

The title will be “Architect” if applicant is a licensed architect in the state of Texas.

Our architectural team thrives in an intentionally hybrid work environment. We typically come together in the office four days a week to collaborate, spark ideas, and build strong connections, while also enjoying the flexibility of working from home one day each week to focus and recharge.

This role reports to the Studio Director.

What You’ll Do

• Model Residential Projects in both Revit and Cedar’s proprietary software

• Create Construction Documents

• Assist with presentations

• Learn about and contributing to agentic workflows that improve quality and accuracy of architectural outcomes

• Grow your architectural skill set to gain greater autonomy and to advance in your career

• Increase your technical skills and knowledge base regarding all aspects of architecture and construction

Who You Are

• A strong communicator with excellent graphic, verbal and interpersonal skills to be able to positively engage with team members and clearly articulate ideas. This includes being able to quickly learn from mentors and implement new skills.

• Possess strong organizational skills that allow you to quickly move between tasks and help progress projects through their various phases.

• Enthusiastic and positive, coming to work with a collaborative attitude to help Cedar build a strong culture of inclusivity and connectedness for our work product as well as each other. We welcome self-starters who are proactive and not afraid of challenges.

• Curious about improving workflows, tools, and systems that streamline design and preconstruction processes

• Motivated to deliver real housing incomes in growing urban environments

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in an architectural office working on projects

• Strong design and documentation skills in Revit. Proficiency in Rhino or Enscape is a plus.

• Education: 4-year BS in Architecture, 5-year BArch or MArch degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Meaningful equity ownership

• Healthcare, dental, and vision

• Early‑stage ownership and impact

• Coverage of architecture license fee (TX) and annual professional development stipend