Senior Architect – 3D-Printed High-Performance Buildings

Archinect; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Architect / Senior Designer to join the Design Build team. Based at ICON’s Austin, TX or Miami, FL campus, you will lead the development of high‑performance buildings using ICON’s technology and contribute to novel approaches in sustainable shelter.

You will coordinate drawing packages, develop construction documents, interface with design teams, and ensure code compliance while pushing innovative wall system concepts and 3D‑printed components.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex, multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Google and Adobe Suites.
• Experience coordinating all phases of design with all disciplines.
• Experience producing and organizing construction documents for complex projects.
• Strong experience in Construction Administration, including RFI and submittal review.
• Working knowledge of IRC, IBC, FHA, concrete design & construction, and related test standards.
• Desire to work with a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in sustainable design, curiosity for novel architectural technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of ICON’s concrete 3D-printed wall system to maximize human comfort, safety, experience, and sustainability.
• Lead project teams in the development and coordination of comprehensive drawing packages across all design stages, ensuring adherence to ICON’s architectural standards, client requirements, and project timelines.
• Produce drawings and diagrams to ensure that the design intent established during concept development is maintained through subsequent phases of design and construction.
• Develop construction documents, wall assembly drawings, and building envelope details, with a focus on window and door systems, waterproofing, and weatherization.
• Develop construction diagrams to effectively communicate construction sequencing for successful integration of building envelope components and building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in the field.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and building & material science departments to determine best practices for achieving effective weatherization, resilient design, and high thermal performance of the printed wall system.
• Assist in the experimentation of innovative wall profiles and configurations for future application in projects.
• Review consultant drawings and details to ensure a successful interface between the 3D-printed walls and any non-printed element of the building.
• Coordinate with software engineers, print technicians, and construction operations to ensure successful implementation of wall construction in the field.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Sustainable design

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Google Suites

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

ICON is seeking a Senior Architect / Senior Designer to join the Design Build team. Based at ICON’s Austin, TX or Miami, FL campus, you will lead the development of high‑performance buildings using ICON’s technology and contribute to novel approaches in sustainable shelter.

You will coordinate drawing packages, develop construction documents, interface with design teams, and ensure code compliance while pushing innovative wall system concepts and 3D‑printed components.