Brightbuilt Home - Portland, ME
posted 4 months ago
BrightBuilt Home is a residential design and project facilitation company that guides homeowners through the design and delivery of high-performance net-zero energy homes. We believe deeply in our mission to more rapidly expand the supply of attractive, attainable, energy efficient homes for all, by engaging offsite construction and assembly companies as collaborators. We aim to disrupt this industry to make a profound and meaningful impact on housing availability throughout the Northeast, and, ultimately, nationwide. We are seeking a Level III Architectural Designer who resonates with our mission and appreciates a vibrant studio atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential design, stakeholder presentations, and project delivery. Strong communication, design, and time management skills are vital. We are looking for someone with passion, drive, bright ideas, engaging energy, and an interest in people. In this role, you will manage single-family home design and project scope for multiple homeowners and/or developers, assist in the development of new process initiatives, and collaborate actively in the execution and growth of BrightBuilt's mission. You will be responsible for acting as the primary project designer, developing design layouts, providing professional architectural consultation, preparing project specifications, managing multiple projects, and participating in industry awareness and business development activities. This position reports to the Studio Director and Principals, and requires a minimum of a BS or BA in Architectural Design or substantial field and design experience, along with 5+ years of relevant architectural work experience. You will need to be located within commuting distance of our office in Portland, ME, and be able to attend regular in-person client meetings and construction site visits. BrightBuilt Home maintains an open, collaborative team approach and a collegial studio atmosphere in a fast-paced environment. We believe deeply in working to reverse climate change and strive to practice what we preach. We enjoy company happy hours, birthday lunches, and occasional bowling parties, as well as a dedicated Slack channel for sharing photos of your canine companion.