Architectural Designer – Urban Scale

CBT; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBT in Boston’s Charlestown, MA office seeks an architectural designer passionate about urban scale and how our work shapes cities. You will create building and urban-scale concepts and develop diagrams, plans, sections, and presentation materials to communicate ideas clearly.

Join a team that values sustainability, advanced visualization, and collaboration with stakeholders. You’ll participate in community workshops, support master plans and design guidelines, and guide concepts from early

Qualifications

• 2 years professional experience preferred, not required.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning, Landscape or Urban Design.
• Strong portfolio across a range of project types and geographies.
• Experience in the Middle East region is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Grasshopper, Enscape, and GIS tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create building and urban-scale concepts and clearly communicate them.
• Develop diagrams, infographics, plans, sections, and presentation materials to support narratives.
• Use advanced visualization tools to enhance storytelling and design clarity.
• Support community engagement efforts, including materials and workshops.
• Contribute to strategic planning and visioning documents like master plans and design guidelines.

Skills

Architectural design

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Landscape or Urban Design

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Grasshopper

Enscape

GIS tools

Job description

• A passionate and self-motivatedarchitecturaldesigner with an affinity for the urban scale and how our work impacts cities
• Drawn to the big-picture process of shaping environments while understanding the art of constructing buildings
• Skilled at transforming research into innovative and thoughtful design
• Thrive in theearly stagesof design but also understand how to carry ideas throughtoimplementation
• Graphically savvy —your softwareexpertisestrengthens the communication of ideas
• Able to work independentlyand alsosupport dynamicteams to deliver high-quality outcomes

Whatyou’lldo:

• Createbuilding andurban-scaleconcepts and clearly communicate them
• Develop diagrams, infographics, plans, sections, and presentation materials to support compelling narratives
• Use advanced visualization tools and techniques to enhance storytelling and design clarity
• Supportcommunityengagement efforts, including preparing materials andparticipatingat workshops or community meetings
• Contribute to strategic planning and visioning documents, including master plans, design guidelines, or development frameworks

Research & Analysis

• Conduct precedent and contextual research to informmassing, program, and site strategy
• Utilize GIS and analytical tools to evaluate context, explore options, and inform design direction
• Research and interpret zoning codes, regulations, and site constraints to guide concept development
• Analyze policy and planning frameworks toidentifydesign opportunities and constraints

Sustainability & Innovation

• Collaborate on sustainability-focused design strategies and explore environmentally responsive solutions
• Integrate smart city principles and emerging technologies into project approaches

Process & Execution

• Support the full project lifecycle—from early visioning and site analysis through documentation and delivery
• Participate in internal, consultant, and client-facingcoordination anddesign presentations
• Work closely with project leadership to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with design goals

Qualifications:

• 2 Years professional experience preferred, not required
• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Architecture, Planning, Landscape or Urban Design
• Strong portfolio of work, across a range of project types and geographies
• Experience in the Middle East region is preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiencyin Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Grasshopper,Enscape, and GIS tools is a plus

This position requires 3 days of on-site work per week at our Charlestown, MA office

The compensation range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000, as defined by CBT’s compensation structure based on level. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with internal peers.

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