Architectural Designer – New Grad – Morphosis Architects
Morphosis is one of the most innovative and critically acclaimed architecture firms in the world — founded by Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Thom Mayne in 1972. Morphosis is known for its bold, technologically sophisticated architecture that pushes the boundaries of form, structure, and materiality — including the Caltrans District 7 Headquarters (Los Angeles), Cooper Union Academic Building (New York), San Francisco Federal Building, and the Emerson College Los Angeles campus. Morphosis's design process integrates advanced computational design, parametric fabrication research, and deep sustainability commitment into every project. We are hiring New Grad Architectural Designers at Morphosis's Culver City studio for talented designers who want to work at the vanguard of architectural innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop design at all project phases — concept exploration, design development, and construction documents — using Morphosis's sophisticated computational and parametric design tools
- Build advanced parametric models in Rhino/Grasshopper exploring complex building geometries, facade systems, and structural form for Morphosis's competition and commissioned projects
- Produce Revit architectural documentation for Morphosis's civic, academic, and cultural projects
- Research material innovation, digital fabrication methods, and emerging construction technologies to advance Morphosis's design capabilities
- Create compelling design visualizations and competition graphics communicating Morphosis's sophisticated architectural vision
- Contribute to Morphosis's research into net zero energy design, passive systems, and high-performance building envelope engineering
Requirements
- Master's of Architecture strongly preferred from a leading design school
- Advanced Rhino/Grasshopper skills — parametric design is central to Morphosis's design process
- Outstanding design portfolio demonstrating formal design intelligence, technical ambition, and graphic excellence
- Interest in avant-garde design, computational architecture, and design-research
- Python scripting for Grasshopper, robotic fabrication experience, or computational structural analysis is a significant plus
Benefits
- Competitive Los Angeles salary with Morphosis bonus
- Work alongside Pritzker Prize-winning Thom Mayne on landmark civic architecture
- ARE reimbursement and exceptional design mentorship
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with Morphosis contribution