Architect-Interior Design

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. The selected candidate is expected to work regularly in Colorado Springs, CO, with 10 - 15% domestic travel required. 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. 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. Reviews, compiles, and prepares project specifications as required. Liaises with project management, other architectural team members, and consultants. Takes on aspects of external project communications and the preparation of presentations, with subconsultants/clients. Bachelor's degree in Architecture or another related field. Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of post-bachelors degree Architecture firm experience. Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: based construction methods, building systems, and applicable codes and standards, with experience producing construction documentation for projects in the United States. 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 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. A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative, creative, and challenging 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. 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.