Building Designer I

ICON is seeking a Building Designer I to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll be part of a small, passionate, and high-impact group responsible for designing, evaluating, and delivering cutting-edge wall systems, enclosures, and buildings powered by ICON’s advanced construction technologies. As an ICONIC, you’ll play a hands-on role in developing innovative, high-performance building solutions—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in resilient, sustainable, and dignified housing. This position reports to the Director of Building Design & Performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development of ICON’s concrete 3D-printed wall system to maximize human comfort, safety, experience, and sustainability.

• Develop construction documents, wall assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, 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.

• Evolve ICON’s drawing templates, organize ICON’s detail library, and assist in the development of ICON’s wall catalogue for application of wall systems in various climatic conditions.

• Produce drawings to communicate design intent for research and development.

• Coordinate with software engineers, print technicians, and construction operations to ensure successful implementation of wall construction in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary building design, planning and architectural projects.

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.

• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience coordinating all phases of design (schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration).

• Experience producing and organizing construction documents for complex projects, with an emphasis on integrating building systems.

• Desire to work with a highly collaborative team on a quickly evolving product in a fast paced environment.

• Interest in sustainable design, curiosity for novel architectural technologies, and desire to perfect the craft of construction.

• Work samples and/or portfolio demonstrating prior experience in construction documents is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in both commercial and residential design preferred.

• Expert proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.

• Enscape and other rendering capabilities preferred.

• Proactive problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Well organized, works well independently and a self-starter.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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