Architect / Urban Designer (3-5 yrs)

UltraBarrio Employer Houston, TX, USLocation: Full-timeType Sun, Apr 19 '26Posted on: UltraBarrio is an architecture and urban design studio dedicated to addressing critical challenges facing modern communities. Our mission is to create cities that are civic-minded, sustainable, and connected across generations through design. By integrating research, community engagement, and collaboration with stakeholders, we aim to transform urban spaces into vibrant, adaptive, and inclusive environments. Recognized for design excellence, UltraBarrio bridges architecture, urbanism, and landscape design to reflect the unique cultural and spatial identity of each project. With a commitment to fostering thriving and dynamic communities, our work is deeply rooted in local contexts. We are seeking an Architect / Urban Designer (with experience in architecture) to join our interdisciplinary design practice. This role operates at the intersection of architecture and urban design, contributing to projects that range from building-scale design to district-wide master planning. The ideal candidate is a design thinker and problem solver who can translate complex urban, regulatory, and economic constraints into compelling and buildable design solutions. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role. The candidate will have 3+ years of experience and will collaborate on projects that intersect architecture, urbanism, and landscape design. Responsibilities include developing architectural design, urban master plans, preparing technical drawings from schematic to construction, conducting site analysis, and engaging with community stakeholders. The candidate will also co-create design presentations, manage project workflows, and contribute to design solutions that align with UltraBarrio's mission. Key Responsibilities Develop design concepts across multiple scales—from individual buildings to district plansContribute to the design of buildings, urban districts, and public realm projectsProduce site plans, massing studies, and conceptual design proposalsWork closely with architects, planners, developers, economists, policymakers, and city agenciesParticipate in client meetings and stakeholder engagementContribute to public presentations and community outreach effortsClearly communicate design ideas through drawings, narratives, and modelsSupport project delivery from concept through documentation, including preparing drawing sets from concept design to construction documentsAbility to perform site analysis, research cultural and spatial contexts, and translate findings into actionable designs Qualifications 5-year Bachelor’s in Architecture, or Master’s in Architecture / Urban Design3–5 years of relevant experience in multiple phases of design from concept to construction documentsStrong design portfolio demonstrating work across scalesStrong desire to work towards professional licensureApplicants must be legally permitted to work in the U.S Technical Skills Proficiency in Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCADAdobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)Familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis toolsStrong model building and 3D Printing preferred. Please submit: Resume, Portfolio (PDF 10mb max, or link), and a Brief Statement of Interest to career@ultrabarrio.com.No phone calls please.