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About the Role

An Architectural Designer II/Architect II is responsible for technical design aspects of assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, and development of design solutions. This role provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large and complex projects, independently applying advanced architectural concepts and carrying out assignments requiring new or improved techniques. Exposure to all phases of the design process is required, with potential to provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design and development from concept through documentation.
• Assist in preparing client design presentations, including concept images, 3D views, rendered elevations, and material selections.
• Assemble presentation decks based on meeting agendas.
• Prepare design presentation documents, renderings, and materials.
• Understand project scope, deliverables, and expectations.
• Implement design direction based on leadership feedback.
• Help identify agenda items for team meetings.
• Distribute meeting invites.
• Draft meeting minutes for PA/PM review.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed.
• Coordinate activities with all consultants.
• Manage BIM coordination for consultants.
• Serve as secondary point of contact for RFIs, submittments, and project correspondence.
• Support production of Design Development and Construction Document sets.
• Attend client meetings with PM/PA and prepare meeting minutes.
• Organize and track project correspondence and communications.
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Incorporate changes and updates into project documentation.
• Develop new or identify existing details for project utilization.
• Assist in development of project-specific construction details.
• Review consultant sets and coordinate prior to phase releases.
• Comply with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Implement BIM execution and coordination as directed.
• Maintain server file organization and archive project emails.
• Self-check work for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist project team with CA activities as directed.
• Aid in the review and approval of shop drawings.
• Attend site meetings as directed.
• Participate in regular/weekly progress review with PM.
• Assist with Field Reports and Punch Lists.
• Review RFIs and Submittals as directed.
• Maintain RFI and Submittal Logs.
• Prepare record documents at project closeout.

Requirements

• Uphold MA’s Core Values in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required.
• Be a motivated, self-starter who seeks opportunities to learn, asks questions, and self-evaluates skills and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, organize workload, and meet established deadlines.
• Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and strong attention to detail.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Understand the MA “Project Road Map”, project schedule and key deadlines.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience with a strong portfolio.
• Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions.
• Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.
• Submit one PDF (10–20 pages, max 5 MB) as part of your application where prompted for Resume or CV.

Skills

• Revit
• Rhino
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Enscape
• Procore
• MS Office
• Bluebeam
• Strong design skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• BIM coordination
• Presentation abilities

Location

• U.S.

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6+ years of professional experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture or a related field

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development incentives
• Support for licensure and certifications

About the Company

• Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering a comprehensive approach to planning, architecture, interior design, and art.
• Guided by a passion for placemaking, we’ve designed over 27 million square feet of built space in more than 25 cities throughout the U.S. and abroad.
• Our portfolio spans residential, hospitality, commercial, arts & culture, and institutional markets, with expertise in adaptive reuse, new construction, entitlement and zoning support, urban planning, interiors, and art services.
• Our architecture practice is shaped by MA’s Conversation-Driven Design Ethos, rooted in dialogue and collaboration.
• We believe the most meaningful buildings emerge through an exploration of context, balanced composition, and creative vision, blending tradition with innovation.
• This ethos drives us to create architecture that is timeless yet contemporary, grounded in rigorous detailing and sustainable technologies.
• By combining design sensitivity with technical precision, we craft buildings that stand out by fitting in; structures that enrich communities, endure over time, and tell a story.
• At MA, we cultivate a unique culture driven by our shared passion for community building, both inside and outside the office.
• Collaboration, open communication, and shared values define our studio, enhanced by weekly team lunches, firm-wide “On-the-Boards” presentations, the “Beautiful Spaces” offsite series, and in-house art exhibitions.

Equal Opportunity

• MA is an equal opportunity employer committed to pay equity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.