formX · 1 week ago
Architectural Designer (Residential)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expformX is a company focused on redefining residential construction through AI-driven design and planning. The Architectural Designer will lead the design of single-family homes and ADUs, ensuring that client visions are transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing structures while collaborating with various teams throughout the process.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead the conceptual and schematic design of single-family and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) projects
Develop creative, functional, and constructible designs that balance client aspirations with cost and site constraints
Present and communicate design intent effectively — both visually and verbally — in client meetings and design reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, planning, and construction to ensure design continuity and feasibility
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and responsiveness throughout the design process
Integrate local building codes, zoning, and entitlement requirements into design development
Champion design storytelling — connecting spatial and material decisions to lifestyle, sustainability, and emotional impact
Contribute to innovation in the design process, exploring AI-assisted workflows, parametric modeling, and computational tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
5+ years of professional experience with a strong portfolio of modern single family homes and ADUs
Proven ability to create aesthetic, functional, and buildable architectural solutions
Strong conceptual design and visualization skills; ability to translate client goals into compelling narratives
Confident and empathetic in client-facing roles, guiding homeowners and developers through design decisions
Solid understanding of local codes, permitting, and entitlement processes, especially for single-family homes and ADUs
Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach, especially within design–build environments
Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital design tools
Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to manage multiple design projects in parallel
Preferred
Previous experience in a custom residential or design–build firm is strongly preferred
Passion for innovation and emerging design technologies (AI, parametric, or computational design experience a plus)
Company
formX
FormX is leading the technological transformation of construction through near-complete automation.
11-50 employees
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