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JBAD is a strong idea firm grounded in a critical design process.  We contribute to the built environment through contemporary design, community engagement and a collaborative culture that promotes learning and research.  “We design with purpose.” 

Our Mission: We use thoughtful, innovative, and beautiful designs to realize aspirational visions for our clients and enrich our communities. 

Our Core Values:

   Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

   Healthy Sense of Urgency

   Purposeful Curiosity

   Entrepreneurial Mindset

   Collaborative Spirit 

JBAD is seeking qualified candidates interested in joining a dynamic and innovative team committed to excellence in every facet of architectural design and project execution.  Our new team member can expect participation in a diverse and broad range of project types and opportunities for advancement.  We offer a uniquely entrepreneurial and highly collaborative work environment where team members experience all aspects of projects, from beginning to end, and make significant contributions to their design and to the office. There’s a lot to learn at JBAD, and a lot of excellent work to be a part of. 

JBAD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a highly-competitive salary, commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage with premiums equally shared by JBAD and employee
• Company paid STD, LTD, AD&D and Life insurance
• Retirement benefits with company match up to 3%
• Remote work and flexible hours available
• Generous paid time off
• Reimbursement for professional development and licensure fees
• Hiring Bonus

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• BArch or MArch degree from an accredited university, as well as professional registration or ongoing pursuit thereof
• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience with an architectural firm
• Strong design abilities, capable of resolving complex aesthetic and technical challenges to produce efficient, constructible solutions
• Ability to serve as a project leader in the realization of a design vision
• Strong written, verbal and graphic communication skills and confidence to work with clients, contractors, and consultants in design team meetings
• Professional experience using REVIT and SketchUp software as construction and presentation documentation tools
• Strong working knowledge of the Ohio Building Code and ADA/Accessibility requirements
• Ability to work and coordinate with a full range of project consultants
• A working knowledge of specification writing and developing code reviews
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of construction methods with expertise in the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, estimates
• Multi-family design experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with wood and hybrid structural systems

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who excels working both independently and with teams and who seeks fast-paced professional growth and development.

About JBAD

Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design is a strong idea firm grounded in a critical design process. JBAD contributes to the built environment through contemporary design, community engagement and a collaborative culture that promotes learning and research. “We design with purpose.” Over 29 years, JBAD has built a national reputation for highly innovative, cost-effective design and the professional delivery of services with both public and private works. 30 design awards, both local and national, affirm this reputation and include the American Architecture Award. The firm’s experience is intentionally diverse and includes higher education, cultural, commercial office, retail, exhibit and single and multi-family project types as well as mixed-use projects of many kinds. These projects share a common design philosophy and process that questions convention and tradition and searches for new design solutions that create new experiences, improved performance and a greater leverage of investment. JBAD believes that good design does not happen by chance or by accident. It is not artsy or trendy, but reflects a thinking process, a purpose, and a solution. The value of desig...n lies in the ability of a space, a building, or a functional object to have an effect on people – to shape behavior, to inspire, to challenge, to inform, to comfort, to engage, and to stimulate. The firm uses design to empower their clients and creates design solutions that are based on their needs and desires. JBAD’s thinking process engages innovation and design expertise to create value for their clients. The strong design focus of the firm is balanced by a serious commitment to high quality and thorough project detailing and documentation, a comprehensive project management process and client relations focused on personal contact and a high level of communication. These strengths are borne out by consistent high praise from our clients.

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