Architect

M/I Homes•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Architect shapes M/I Homes’ residential product portfolio by combining creativity, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to deliver quality home designs and community aesthetics. The role guides projects from concept through construction, including producing comprehensive construction documents, while ensuring designs reflect the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, functionality, and architectural excellence. The Architect designs homes and neighborhoods that balance timeless appeal, market relevance, constructability, and cost efficiency. The position collaborates with leadership and construction, engineering, sales, and land development teams to translate vision into built projects, enhance the homeowner experience, and strengthen the company’s brand identity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
Five years of experience in residential architecture, home building, or community development.
Thorough knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices.
Proficiency with architectural design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related design tools.
Related supervisory experience.
Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for creating homes that enrich everyday living.
Ability to balance visionary design thinking with practical execution.
Deep understanding of residential construction methods and materials, and ability to conceptualize and understand spatial relationships.
Ability to translate market insights into compelling architectural solutions.
Ability to read blueprints and mathematical aptitude for complex calculations.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
Commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities when communicating design concepts.

Nice To Haves

Professional architectural licensure.

Responsibilities

Create architectural designs for single-family homes, townhomes, and residential communities aligned with company product strategy and customer preferences.
Develop conceptual designs, floor plans, elevations, architectural details, and construction documents in line with company standards and market demands.
Collaborate with leadership, construction, engineering, sales, and land development teams to advance projects from vision to reality.
Balance architectural quality with functionality, homeowner appeal, construction efficiency, and cost-effective design practices.
Research and evaluate design trends, materials, technologies, and building practices to inform residential architecture offerings.
Coordinate with consultants, engineers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and maintain compliance with building codes, zoning requirements, and development standards and regulations.
Review and refine home plans based on customer feedback, market conditions, and operational requirements.
Provide architectural guidance to construction teams and help resolve design-related challenges while maintaining design integrity.
Maintain and recommend updates to architectural standards and support consistent brand identity across product offerings.
Mentor and collaborate with design staff to encourage creativity, excellence, and continuous improvement.
If applicable, oversee CAD and architectural design systems, including administration, maintenance, file management, user training, and software enhancement recommendations.
Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required.