Architectural Designer

Help reinvent how housing gets designed, permitted, and built in America.
Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, AI-driven automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.
Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders. We design real buildings — and we build the software and AI systems that make great architecture scalable.
The Role
The Architectural Designer is primarily responsible for the development and documentation of Cedar projects. They will be a key contributor to delivering exceptional outcomes for Cedar’s customers by using Cedar’s streamlined design processes. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your creativity at a technology startup committed to solving real-world problems. You’ll continue to learn and develop your architectural design skills while getting the opportunity to absorb experiences across cross-functional roles. If you’re passionate about design and interested in taking on the challenge of resolving the American housing crisis, this might be the role for you.
The title will be “Architect” if applicant is a licensed architect in the state of Texas.
Our architectural team thrives in an intentionally hybrid work environment. We typically come together in the office four days a week to collaborate, spark ideas, and build strong connections, while also enjoying the flexibility of working from home one day each week to focus and recharge.
This role reports to the Studio Director.
What You'll Do
Model Residential Projects in both Revit and Cedar’s proprietary software
Create Construction Documents
Assist with presentations
Learn about and contributing to agentic workflows that improve quality and accuracy of architectural outcomes
Grow your architectural skill set to gain greater autonomy and to advance in your career
Increase your technical skills and knowledge base regarding all aspects of architecture and construction
Who You Are
A strong communicator with excellent graphic, verbal and interpersonal skills to be able to positively engage with team members and clearly articulate ideas. This includes being able to quickly learn from mentors and implement new skills.
Possess strong organizational skills that allow you to quickly move between tasks and help progress projects through their various phases.
Enthusiastic and positive, coming to work with a collaborative attitude to help Cedar build a strong culture of inclusivity and connectedness for our work product as well as each other. We welcome self-starters who are proactive and not afraid of challenges.
Curious about improving workflows, tools, and systems that streamline design and preconstruction processes
Motivated to deliver real housing incomes in growing urban environments
Qualifications
1-5 years of experience in an architectural office working on projects
Strong design and documentation skills in Revit. Proficiency in Rhino or Enscape is a plus.
Education: 4-year BS in Architecture, 5-year BArch or MArch degree
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Meaningful equity ownership
Healthcare, dental, and vision
Early-stage ownership and impact
Coverage of architecture license fee (TX) and annual professional development stipend