Architectural Designer III

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural, and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

We are currently seeking an Architectural Designer III to work in Olson Kundig’s Colorado Outpost in Colorado Springs in close collaboration with a local OK Principal. This individual will contribute meaningfully to the design excellence that defines Olson Kundig’s work. 

The selected candidate is expected to work regularly in Colorado Springs, CO, with 10 - 15% domestic travel required. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Design Leadership

• Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of projects.
• Coordinates with the Partner and/or project Principal on appropriate technical solutions, products, and project delivery.

Technical Design & Execution

• Prepares construction documents, including technically related building components and details.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on specialized systems.  
• Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects.
• Independently executes/leads the construction administration process.
• Reviews, compiles, and prepares project specifications as required.

Team & Consultant Coordination

• Liaises with project management, other architectural team members, and consultants.
• Supervises and guides the work of less experienced architectural team members.
• Takes on aspects of external project communications and the preparation of presentations, with subconsultants/clients.

Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or another related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of post-bachelors degree Architecture firm experience.
• Digital Literacy: Revit, and Digital Communications & Collaborations Tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
• A portfolio of work demonstrating design, technical, and drafting abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly collaborative by nature, with the willingness to approach every project with creativity
• An innate desire to produce meaningful work with strong design skills
• Detail and task-oriented with a passion for excellence
• Pro-active and dynamic in their skills and leadership

Preferred:

• Experience working with High-end residential
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu/Bluebeam Studio.
• Experience with Deltek Project Planning.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Experience with sustainability focused project assessments such as Living Building Challenge, LEED, and high-performance building.
• Licensure is desired but not required.

What can you expect from us?

• A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative, creative, and challenging
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Check our culture page to learn about life at Olson Kundig

In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Olson Kundig provides a generous benefits package that includes 16 days of paid time off, paid holidays, health plan, 401k match, bonuses, profit-sharing plans for qualified positions, a monthly travel subsidy for public transportation, and more.

As a firm, we are committed to pay practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position in Colorado Springs, CO is between $92,000 and $97,000 annually. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.