Design Technician (Architecture Studio)

Otak is looking for a creative, motivated, and highly collaborative individual to join our Architecture Studio as a Design Technician in our Denver, CO office. Join our dynamic studio as a vital member of our team, where your ideas and creativity are valued. At Otak, we craft experiences that elevate the communities where we live, work, and play. Our visionary designers are passionate about shaping a brighter future through innovative and thoughtful design. For over 40 years, we’ve cultivated a dynamic, award-winning team renowned for its multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, urban design, planning, engineering, and construction management.

About the role

In this role, you will prepare presentation materials, building models, renderings, and construction documents in support of every phase of design. You'll collaborate with our interdisciplinary design professionals on a variety of projects, ranging from mixed-use developments and multifamily buildings to park structures. Under the mentorship of a Project Architect, you will build a strong foundation while deepening your architectural knowledge of the multifaceted world of design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects as a fully integrated member of the design team, participating at all phases of design.
• Develop a thorough understanding of a project’s design philosophy and provide input in developing a design and building performance strategy.
• Work alongside project team members to create BIM models, technical drawings, renderings, colored elevations, and other graphic documents for meetings, presentations, and submittals.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to define the overall design direction, coordinate building systems, develop architectural design details, and prepare documents to support the design review and construction processes.
• Hone problem-solving skills through iteration and development of innovative solutions to solve technical and design challenges.
• Research materials and systems that support project goals, including sustainability, aesthetics, constructability, and building enclosure performance.
• Assist in field verification, including field measurements and record documentation.
• Review submittal drawings and material samples for conformance with design.
• Participate in maintaining contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, including marketing and client/owner presentations as required.
• Gain experience in a professional setting, working with team members, consultants, clients, and other Otak disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong passion for developing innovative design solutions that meaningfully improve people’s lives.
• Collaborative communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Resourcefulness, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of mediums, including written, computer modeling, hand sketching, model building, rendering, etc.
• Experience using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, V-ray, or other 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of architectural principles including sustainability and integrated design.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Project Delivery methods.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with diverse project team members.
• Knowledge of building materials and systems and able to develop construction details.
• Knowledge of basic structural systems and MEP systems to ensure proper coordination of the work produced by such disciplines.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 - $87,000 per year (based on candidate experience, qualifications, and work location).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and discretionary performance bonuses.
• No-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, HRA/HSA.
• 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience plus 9 paid holidays per year.
• Commuter allowance (based on office location).
• Support for professional registration and/or certification fees.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for out-of-area candidates.

About Otak

We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. We’re committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. We’re expanding—and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.