About Cosmic
Cosmic is a Public Benefit Corporation reinventing how homes are designed and built. We create an end-to-end digital experience that takes families from concept to move-in, powered by our AI-driven design software and mobile robotic microfactories.
Our technology integrates zoning, permitting, design, fabrication, and on-site assembly into a seamless workflow. Homes are custom-designed, carbon-neutral, fire-resistant, and delivered in weeks instead of years. By combining advanced robotics with sustainable materials and energy systems, Cosmic is making housing more affordable, resilient, and scalable — while giving people beautiful homes they can truly call their own.
Role Overview
As a Junior Architect / Designer at Cosmic, you will support project teams in design development, technical detailing, visualization, and coordination tasks. This role is ideal for someone with strong design sensibility who wants to learn the end-to-end workflow in a fast-paced, technology-enabled homebuilding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in generating design concepts in collaboration with senior architects and design leads.
- Produce sketches, renderings, diagrams, and visual material to communicate design ideas.
- Support the development of detailed design documentation: drawings, details, materials, finishes.
- Participate in model building (both digital and physical), prototype testing, and fabrication workshops.
- Collaborate with engineering, robotics, sustainability, and construction teams to ensure designs are buildable, efficient, and compliant.
- Use design/AI software tools as part of the design workflow; help with data input, iteration and version control.
- Assist in permitting, zoning, code check tasks under supervision.
- Review and respond to feedback from clients, internal stakeholders, and external consultants.
Requirements
- Degree in Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or closely related field.
- 1-3 years of professional or internship experience in architectural design/detailing/visualization (nice to have).
- Strong design sensibility, aesthetic awareness, with a portfolio that demonstrates creativity.
- Solid skills in 3D modeling and visualization tools (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Blender, etc), rendering tools (Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, etc), plus Adobe Suite or equivalent.
- Interest or experience in digital workflows, parametric design, or AI tools is a plus.
- Understanding of basic construction methods, materials, and sustainability principles.
- Good communication skills: clear in visual, verbal, and written form.
- Ability to take direction and feedback; proactive, curious, and willing to learn.
What Cosmic Offers
Working at Cosmic means being part of something you believe in — from day one. You’ll get to:
- Learn deeply: gain broad exposure to AI-driven design, robotics, fabrication, permitting, and on-site assembly.
- Work on real homes, not just concepts — you’ll see your designs move from idea to built reality in shortened cycles.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, roboticists, software developers, sustainability experts, and architects.
- Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven tech homebuilding company that is challenging and disrupting traditional construction models.
- Have your voice heard; juniors here are encouraged to propose ideas, try new tools, experiment, and grow.
- Professional development: mentorship, access to cutting-edge tools, and training in new technologies.
- Competitive compensation + equity or profit sharing (where applicable).
- Flexible/hybrid work model as appropriate; supportive work-life balance.
- Benefits for wellness, health, and personal growth.
- The chance to make an impact: affordable, resilient, sustainable homes that improve lives.
If you are excited to be hands-on, eager to learn, love design and technology, and want to help redefine how homes are made, we’d love to see your CV/portfolio & a short cover letter telling us which parts of this work excite you most.
