Architectural Designer - Urban Scale

Who You Are:

• A passionate and self-motivated architectural designer with an affinity for the urban scale and how our work impacts cities
• Drawn to the big-picture process of shaping environments while understanding the art of constructing buildings
• Skilled at transforming research into innovative and thoughtful design
• Thrive in the early stages of design but also understand how to carry ideas through to implementation
• Graphically savvy — your software expertise strengthens the communication of ideas
• Able to work independently and also support dynamic teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

What you’ll do:

Design & Visualization

• Create building and urban-scale concepts and clearly communicate them
• Develop diagrams, infographics, plans, sections, and presentation materials to support compelling narratives
• Use advanced visualization tools and techniques to enhance storytelling and design clarity
• Support community engagement efforts, including preparing materials and participating at workshops or community meetings
• Contribute to strategic planning and visioning documents, including master plans, design guidelines, or development frameworks

Research & Analysis

• Conduct precedent and contextual research to inform massing, program, and site strategy
• Utilize GIS and analytical tools to evaluate context, explore options, and inform design direction
• Research and interpret zoning codes, regulations, and site constraints to guide concept development
• Analyze policy and planning frameworks to identify design opportunities and constraints

Sustainability & Innovation

• Collaborate on sustainability-focused design strategies and explore environmentally responsive solutions
• Integrate smart city principles and emerging technologies into project approaches

Process & Execution

• Support the full project lifecycle—from early visioning and site analysis through documentation and delivery
• Participate in internal, consultant, and client-facing coordination and design presentations
• Work closely with project leadership to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with design goals

Qualifications:

• 2+ Years professional experience
• Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in Architecture, Planning, Landscape or Urban Design
• Strong portfolio of work, across a range of project types and geographies
• Experience in the Middle East region is preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Grasshopper, Enscape, and GIS tools is a plus

Submit resume and portfolio

This position requires 3 days of on-site work per week at our Charlestown, MA office

The compensation range for this role is $68,000 - $90,000, as defined by CBT’s compensation structure. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with internal peers.

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