Architectural Designer – Urban Scale at CBT Architects in Boston, MA
- Company: CBT Architects
- Location: Boston, MA
- Posted: Sep 25, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
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
Job description
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 2 Years professional experience preferred, not required
- Bachelor’s 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
Skills
Required
- Proficiency in Rhino
- AutoCAD
Preferred
- Familiarity with Grasshopper
- Enscape
- GIS tools
Benefits
- The compensation range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000, as defined by CBT’s compensation structure based on level. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with internal peers.