Building Designer I

ICON • Austin, TX

95d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees