Residential Design Architect I

Hutker-Architects; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutker Architects is a design-led residential practice seeking a Designer I to contribute to the design of custom, heirloom homes from our Plymouth, MA studio. You will collaborate with principals and the studio team, helping advance design development from schematic concepts to construction documents.

The role emphasizes strong residential design skills, technical development, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of strong residential design experience and technical development.
• Strong understanding of all phases of architectural design development.
• Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program.
• A genuine passion for residential architecture and a desire to specialize in this field.
• Experience with producing production documents and building code compliance.
• Strong design and graphic presentation skills with proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to produce both manual and digital 3-D models.
• Strong multitasking abilities, attention to details, and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work from our Plymouth, MA studio location.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project design development, including schematic design, construction documents, and presentation packages
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-charge, Team Leader, and project team to establish design objectives, shape the project vision, and support the design process
• Provide project updates based on client feedback, ensuring structural and building code compliance
• Prepare working drawings for private residences and acquire measurements to produce existing conditions drawings
• Gain proficiency in wood frame construction and structural requirements
• Assist in developing project design criteria, schedules, and managing project timelines
• Update CAD drawings (plans, elevations, sections) based on redlines and client feedback
• Create architectural models using manual methods and 3D CAD software
• Participate in client meetings and construction observation/site visits as needed

Skills

Residential design

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

3D modeling (manual & digital)

Job description

Hutker Architects is a design-led residential practice seeking a Designer I to contribute to the design of custom, heirloom homes from our Plymouth, MA studio. You will collaborate with principals and the studio team, helping advance design development from schematic concepts to construction documents.

The role emphasizes strong residential design skills, technical development, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and MS Office.