Architectural Designer

Archinect; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

PTO

Professional Development Allowance

Company Healthcare plan

Discretionary Bonuses

Flexible work personal life balance

Compensation commensurate with exp

Job summary

BRIBURN, a small studio in the Old Port of Portland, Maine, is seeking a Junior Architectural Designer with 1–3 years of experience to join a collaborative team focused on sustainable, low-carbon design. Proficiency in Revit, Twin Motion and Adobe Suite is preferred, with opportunities to engage in all design phases and project coordination.

You will work closely with principals and senior staff, contributing to presentations, research, and construction documents while growing your skills and

Qualifications

• Five-year architecture degree or master’s in architecture.
• Proficiency in Revit, Twin Motion and Adobe Suite.
• Desire to grow in high performance and sustainable design.
• 1–3 years in an architecture office.
• Craft skills, modelmaking, 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of project development.
• Develop design presentations and project details.
• Coordinate with internal team, clients, contractors and consultants.
• Take ownership of tasks and work independently as experience grows.
• Assist in construction documentation and detailing.

Skills

Design Excellence

Initiative

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Twin Motion

Adobe Suite

Job description

Architectural Designer

BRIBURN is a small studio located in the Old Port of Portland, Maine, dedicated to collaborative, environmentally conscious, innovative design strategies. BRIBURN is seeking an architectural designer with 1-3 years of experience that is ready to join us pursuing the future of sustainable, low-carbon architectural design.

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative, and passionate design team as a junior architectural designer, with ample opportunity to grow based on your talent, initiative, and enthusiasm. Every member of our design team plays an active role in developing design presentations, producing project details, conducting research, and coordinating with the internal project design team, clients, contractors, and consultants throughout the design and construction process.

Working closely with the firm's principals and senior staff, a junior architectural designer will contribute to all phases of project development while also taking ownership of tasks independently as experience grows. Proficiency in Revit, architectural detailing, and construction documentation is preferred.

At BRIBURN, we don't just design buildings; we create artful structures that reduce the negative impact of architecture on the planet. Our core values drive everything we do, from our commitment to integrity, leadership in sustainable design, innovation, community involvement, and listening to the unique needs of our clients. We maintain a healthy and thriving office where everyone feels they belong.

What We're Looking For

• Design Excellence You have a strong eye for good design and enjoy developing thoughtful, creative solutions to complex problems.
• Commitment to Sustainable Design You're excited by the role architecture can play in addressing climate change and are eager to stay engaged with evolving building science, materials, and sustainable design practices.
• Initiative You take ownership of your work, anticipate challenges, and look for opportunities to improve both projects and processes.
• Adaptability Our studio values thoughtful work over unnecessary urgency, but you'll often balance multiple projects and priorities. You can stay organized, communicate clearly, and remain calm when plans evolve. You collaborate well with others, welcome feedback and direction from senior staff, and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Attention to Detail You are highly detail-oriented, manage your time effectively, and can work efficiently across multiple tasks without losing sight of quality.

Your Qualifications:

• Required: Completion of a five-year architectural degree program and/or master’s in architecture.
• Required: Proven ability and proficiency in digital architecture software for production and 3D presentation - Revit, Twin Motion, and Adobe Suite.
• Required: Desire to grow and learn new processes with a strong interest in high performance and sustainable design.
• Desired: Some knowledge of and understanding of sustainable design, such as operational carbon calculations, lifecycle analysis, designing for biodiversity, high-performance building envelope design, and energy modelling.
• Desired: 1-3 years in an architecture office.
• Desired: Craft skills, modelmaking, 3D Printing.

Benefits

• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Professional Development Allowance
• Company Healthcare plan.
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Flexible work personal life balance.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

BRIBURN is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team. We encourage you to join us in our mission to create exceptional, sustainable, and inspiring architecture.