Technical Designer / Project Architect

Archinect; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIOCO, a design-focused architectural and interiors studio in Austin, seeks a full-time Technical Designer / Project Architect with eight or more years of experience. You should be highly organized, combine technical prowess with strong design acumen, and be ready to lead and learn with our team.

This is an in-office role with no remote options. The candidate will develop design concepts, coordinate schedules and consultants, and oversee the production of construction drawings from schematic

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree and licensure/credentials.
• Experience with building envelope detailing and BIM modeling coordination.
• Ability to lead design development through construction documents and coordinate consultants.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and pitch schematic designs.
• Coordinate schedules and consultants to keep projects on track.
• Oversee production of construction drawings from concept to construction phase.
• Manage projects from start to finish and mentor staff on drawing standards.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

Professional architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

About Us:

CHIOCO is a design-focused architectural and interiors studio that takes on a broad range of project types and scales. Our firm’s work ranges from the intimacy of private residences to the massive scale of industrial adaptive reuse. We have designed restaurants, bars, retail stores, mixed‑use facilities, and public spaces. We maintain a diverse client base with various project types and believe this to be an effective way to experience and contribute to the community.

We are Seeking:

a full-time Technical Designer / Project Architect that has eight or more years of experience. You should possess a high level of organization, a strong capacity for both technical expertise and design acumen, and a willingness to lead and learn alongside our incredible team.

Please note that we are an in‑office design studio. No remote or hybrid positions are currently available.

Qualified candidates must have demonstrable experience with building envelope detailing, quality control review, and BIM modeling coordination.

Candidates are responsible for developing design concepts, coordinating schedule and consultants, fostering ongoing client relationships, and overseeing the production and execution of construction drawings. You are expected to manage projects from beginning to end: developing and pitching schematic designs, assisting clients directly, producing a highly technical and detailed set of construction documents, directing a team of consultants, and providing oversight throughout construction.

Ideal Candidates possess:

• a strong technical background and an enjoyment of building science
• the ability to collaborate on projects to help round out a set, solve complex problems and look for gaps without needing a lot of direction
• a willingness to mentor other employees on drawing standards and detailing
• Employees will have an allotted amount of hours per week to be a floater for projects to help with technical aspects along with having their own assigned projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Professional architecture degree
• Highly organized, multi‑tasked oriented, excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape
• Demonstrable competency at all phases of design, production, and construction
• Knowledge of construction standards, methods and materials, building codes and zoning / LDC requirements

While we are deeply appreciative of the time and commitment required to submit an application, we do not always have the bandwidth to reply to every applicant. Please know that we are reviewing and considering every qualified candidate that emails.