Architectural Designer (Full-Time or Contract)

Welcome to Applied Minds

Founded in 2000, Applied Minds draws on the talents of nearly 150 employees and a network of subject matter experts to innovate by melding art, design, science, and engineering. We help organizations ask the right questions and then provide unexpected, yet powerful solutions. With a passion for inventing the future for our clients, we bring together brilliant and creative talent from numerous disciplines into multidisciplinary teams to work on projects such as autonomous systems, command centers, modeling and simulation systems, robotics, spacecraft, UAVs, user experiences, vehicles, and more.

Equipped with outstanding tools and technology, collaborative spaces, an art department, and advanced fabrication and prototyping facilities, we work in an informal, creative environment that blurs the lines between disciplines.

If you have exceptional talent and passion, join Applied Minds and help us create for the ages.

We are seeking an Architectural Designer who will work with a diverse design team on a variety of interior design and architecture projects that range in scope and scale. This individual will work with a multidisciplinary team to generate 3D models, 2D drawings, and presentations for client and internal reviews/deliverables.

• Under the direction of the Chief Creative Officer and in collaboration with the staff architectural design team, develop innovative architectural designs to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Partner with the entire project team to ensure exceptional project completion, on time and on budget.
• Work closely with clients toward successful project delivery and play a key role in developing ongoing relationships that lead to future projects with existing client base
• Hands on production of drawings, images and other documents
• Advise on building code and construction technique
• Support the business development process to ensure the effective presentation of story, ideas and capabilities.
• Act as liaison with members of external teams within vendor and/or customer organizations

• BS in Architecture, MS preferred.
• 8+ years experience

• Experience in a multidisciplinary design firm environment 
• Proven ability to articulate big ideas and effectively achieve desired creative outcomes.
• Deep understanding and hands on experience with complex site programming
• Understanding of construction techniques and building codes
• Experience with construction cost estimating is a plus
• High level proficiency working with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino is a plus, Twin motion is a plus
• Licensed as an Architect in California is a plus

• Involvement designing LEED facilities is a plus
• Experience designing commercial office environments, lab spaces, or spaces with advanced Audio/Visual technologies is a plus. 

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $55 to $75 hourly. Actual compensation will vary depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you don’t see a position that interests you on our current list we encourage you to submit your resume through our future opportunities, as our needs are always changing and you just may be the person we are looking for next. 

Applied Minds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and as such make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.