Design Technician

Position Description

A Multi-Family Architect at Cushing Terrell is a design-forward leader shaping the future of residential living, bringing creativity, innovation, and technical expertise together to create vibrant, people-centered communities. This role is deeply rooted in concept development and storytelling, translating market insights and client vision into compelling, high-performing design solutions that elevate the built environment. Collaborating across integrated teams, interiors, urban design, structural, and MEP, they drive cohesive design from early ideation through execution, leveraging tools like Revit to bring ideas to life with precision. Beyond delivery, they are forward-thinking problem solvers who explore new housing typologies, sustainability strategies, and evolving lifestyle trends, ensuring each project is not only functional and feasible, but inspiring, efficient, and reflective of how people want to live now and in the future.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of post-graduate professional experience
• Current architect license/registration, LEED accredited is a plus
• Experience and familiarity with commercial and multi-family residential
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Ability to build engaging client relationships, manage consultant teams
• Ability to define and drive project milestones, facilitate project meetings
• Working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Outlook
• A passion for creative, collaborative, client-focused design
• A talent for balancing graceful communication between Cushing Terrell teams and our clients

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Lead project development and project teams from inception to completion
• Direct the architectural team, and as necessary integrate engineering teams on projects of varying scale and budget
• Knowledge of jurisdictional and project specific requirements including building codes, sustainability and energy requirements
• Lead project documentation efforts with a deep knowledge of contract documents, specifications, shop-drawings, and submittal review
• Be able to delegate, monitor progress, and conduct QA/QC coordination of contract documents
• Have relevant experience in construction observation and construction administration, and understand construction costs, budgeting, and value engineering
• Be motivated and self-reliant, maintaining collaborative working relationships and assisting with the development of emerging professionals
• Have strong technical proficiency including experience in working in the following platforms: SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Organize and lead meetings involving internal & external clients/partners related to architectural development
• Review contractor questions, RFI, and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent and design solutions
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews. Approves quality of materials and work
• Position may grow to include supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning, and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding members and resolving problems. Supervisor responsibilities will be carried out with accordance to company policies and applicable laws

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.” Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: https://cushingterrell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CushingTerrell_Benefits-Guide_2025.pdf

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.