What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer position at OVERLAND Partners?
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Department: Architecture Studio
Location: San Antonio
Overland Partners – Who We Are
At Overland, we believe in human-centered design that unlocks the embedded potential of people, places, projects, and communities. Committed to caring for the Earth and promoting human flourishing, we are a diverse, international community of problem-solvers known for sustainable, just design that inspires, empowers, and transforms the human experience.
What We Are Looking For
Designers at Overland Partners are fully integrated into project teams and are scheduled for a variety of tasks ranging from conceptual design through construction administration. The ideal designer will have a commitment to excellent design, a strong collaborative attitude, problem-solving skills, and be able to balance multiple projects at once from concept through construction.
Must have completed an accredited master’s degree or 5-year professional degree program in architecture.
Common Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. as directed by the Project Architect or other project lead.
- Develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
- Prepare 2D and 3D presentations and design drawings and build models for client and project team review.
- Compile data and perform elementary design computations.
- Perform product research and assist team with materials selection and system research.
- Contribute to any/all phases of project development including pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
- Actively participate in design charrettes with clients and internal staff.
- Display a high level of organization and be deadline conscious.
- Strong ability to communicate design concepts verbally and visually.
- Commitment to excellent design.
- Interest in sustainable design is highly valued.
- Accredited master’s degree or 5-year professional degree program in Architecture.
- 1-3 years of experience; internship experience highly valued.
- Proficient in architecture design tools including Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Rhino, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to read, understand and implement adjustments to architectural and structural designs.
- Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Overland Partners offers competitive benefits for eligible employees including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Floating Holidays.
- Annual bonus based on firm profitability and individual contribution.
- Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Financial support for architectural licensure exam fees and obtaining sustainability accreditations.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and 30-day eligibility.
- Relocation assistance when applicable.