ReThink Studio is seeking a Junior Architect with strong design and drafting skills to develop drawings and presentation material for our urban transit proposals. Ideal candidates are talented designers with previous drafting experience, a strong graphic sensibility, and a basic understanding of Adobe After Effects. Strong visual skills, self-motivation, critical thinking skills, and a desire and ability to learn quickly are essential. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong technical understanding of urban systems and standard means of representation, as well as the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and articulate manner.
Daily responsibilities:
- Efficiently draw, design, and develop transit proposals at multiple scales.
- Distill complex and abstract concepts into clear and well-illustrated drawings and narratives.
- Draft and edit technical and representational drawings, diagrams, and images.
- Work with a team to produce and edit animations.
- Assemble research, drawings, and design materials into a cohesive presentation.
- Work with team members to construct proposal narratives and supporting presentation materials.
Specific qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience working in a related role preferred.
- B.Arch., M.Arch., or equivalent.
- Fluency in AutoCAD, Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), GIS.
- Knowledge of Adobe After Effects preferred.
- Interest in and technical understanding of urban transit systems (rail, bus, metro, etc.).
- Strong graphic sensibility with regards to the visualization of data, maps, and diagrams.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
We are looking for someone who is focused, broad-minded and dedicated to join our team. If you’re passionate about what we’re doing and feel that you have the skills to contribute, please send us your resume with a cover letter to email.
It would be very helpful if you could also write about why you'd like to join the ReThinkNYC production team. To do this, it would be helpful to have a fairly complete understanding of the ReThinkNYC plan.
The position is full time and the salary will be commensurate with your skills and experience.
MV+A is looking for a talented Project Architect to join our downtown Washington, DC office. MV+A is an award-winning team of architects and planners entering our third decade of innovative, exceptional design and architecture. Projects include the P Street Whole Foods Market, 77 H Street in DC, and our continuing work on Rodin Square in Philadelphia. We are passionate about sharing ideas and creating a striking, contextual, and impactful built environment.
We require strong skills in technical design, planning, and problem-solving; capable verbal and written communication skills; and excellence with Revit, Autodesk, and Adobe products. We especially encourage candidates with a dual interest in Architecture and Planning to apply, and licensure is preferred. The ideal candidate is self-starting, flexible, and quickly takes initiative to contribute to our range of projects for nationally known clients.
Benefits include a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. MV+A has a beautiful open office space with a collaborative, focused, and energetic team. Each week begins with a staff breakfast and staff meeting, and firm events include: field trips to current and completed projects, happy hours, visits to local museums, baseball games at Nats Stadium, and our annual CrabFeast and holiday party. We generally take advantage of all that downtown DC has to offer.
We want to hear about the talent and skills you can bring to our team. Please send resume and work examples to email.