About this role
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 youll 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 preferred, not required
- Bachelors and/or Master's 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 $60,000 - $80,000, as defined by CBTs compensation structure based on level. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with internal peers.