Junior Architectural Designer

Turkel Design; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Junior Architectural Designer to join their dynamic team in Somerville, Massachusetts. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced mentors while contributing to groundbreaking architectural projects that redefine home building. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of tasks, from preparing detailed documentation to utilizing advanced technology for site analysis. With a commitment to quality and creativity, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow in a supportive environment that values efficiency and design excellence. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of architecture and making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

In-office mentorship

401k plan with employer matching

Group health coverage

Team events

New office in a vibrant neighborhood

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional architecture work experience required.
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and drawings from Schematic Design to Installation.
• Perform regulatory research and create digital site models.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering software (Lumion preferred)

LayOut

Mozaik

Revit

Job description

Turkel Design is a growing, experienced, category-defying firm that is breaking through boundaries between industries. We are redefining how to build a home—designing at the intersection of site analysis, architectural design, construction, product procurement, and project fulfillment. We work with an international and diverse clientele, guiding our clients through the entire project—from feasibility studies to specifying items from finishing to furniture—culminating in an elegant, custom, prefabricated home.

We are seeking an eager full-time in-office Junior Architectural Designer looking for a chance to learn, grow, and benefit from a myriad of mentors, in our Somerville, Massachusetts, office. The successful candidate is interested in helping us push the envelope on what an architecture practice can be—prioritizing people, efficiency, and design.

Example responsibilities:

• Prepare client, builder, fabricator, and installer-facing documentation and drawings from Schematic Design through Product Procurement and Installation.
• Perform regulatory research and create digital site models to illustrate them and existing conditions, using advanced site scanning technology.
• Develop processes for leveraging emerging technology to streamline the fabrication of custom cabinetry.
• Create compelling imagery for both marketing and to help our clients through the visualization and specification selection process.
• Work as a member of our Creative Team to support the firm’s design, fabrication, and marketing goals.
• A professional degree in Architecture
• 1-5 years of professional architecture work experience
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with rendering software—experience with Lumion is preferred.
• Experience with LayOut, Mozaik, and Revit is preferred

A strong candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Highly self-motivated
• Committed to quality
• Someone who has a pride of authorship and strong communication skills—written, verbal, and graphic
• Identifying problems and working with others to find creative solutions
• Working independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Multi-tasking and maintaining focus on a variety of project types

The perks and benefits:

• In-office mentorship from experienced professionals
• 401k plan with employer matching
• Access to group health coverage for you and your family through medical and vision plans
• Team events
• New office in a vibrant neighborhood, embodying the firm’s design approach to indoor/outdoor living