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Design Technology Specialists Manager
Kirksey Architecture
Manages development and integration of advanced design technologies and automation tools into architectural workflows.
14d ago
$130,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Branding
Construction Administration
Graphic Design
Green Consulting
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Rendering
Sector Specialisms
Brand Integration
Collegiate
Commercial
Community
Government
Healthcare
Hospitality
Interior Architecture
Role
What you would be doing
software development
automation tools
script development
custom solutions
technology integration
training support
- Work with third party software developers in the development of custom automation software solutions.
- Coordinate with IT department to ensure seamless integration of design technologies with existing systems.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in architectural design and automation.
- Work on the development of documentation for design technology standards, best practices, and workflows.
- Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities for improving efficiency through automation and custom software solutions. Work on evaluation, selection, and implementation of new design software and technologies for our architectural workflow.
- Work on development of custom scripts, plugins, and applications to streamline design processes and enhance productivity.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for integrating advanced design technologies and automation tools into our architectural workflows.
- Collaborate with the Director of Innovation to align technology initiatives with overall business strategy.
- Develop advanced architectural design technologies and architectural automation tools into our architectural workflows based upon an understanding architectural principles.
- Lead firm wide training and support to staff on new technologies and automation tools.
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
architecture
architectural firm
design technology
automation
software development
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience working in an Architectural firm, including 2 years of experience in architectural design technology, with a focus on automation and software development.
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Security clearance- coordination with it department to ensure seamless integration of design technologies with existing systems.
- lead firm wide training and support to staff on new technologies and automation tools.
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Company
Overview
1971 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was started in 1971 in a Houston attic by John Kirksey.
2018 Austin
Opened Austin Office
The firm expanded to Austin in 2018, establishing a new office location.
Dallas 2022
Merged with th+a
The firm expanded its Texas presence by merging with th+a in 2022.
27M sq ft
Sustainability footprint
The firm has delivered over 27 million square feet of LEED-certified projects.
- In a Houston attic, the firm began as a scrappy startup and has since grown into a multi-specialist architecture practice headquartered on a LEED-certified campus.
- Over decades, it has pioneered healthy-building design, earning recognition for energy-efficient, resource-smart projects across commercial, educational, lab, residential, and hospitality sectors.
- The firm now operates offices in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, expanding its Texas footprint and service reach.
- Its portfolio includes award-winning projects like LEED-Silver SpawGlass HQ, university buildings, mixed-use high-rises, and senior-living communities through acquisitions like House+Partners.
- Specialist groups serve sectors including hospitality, education (PK-12 and higher ed), labs and mission-critical facilities, residential, commercial offices, and senior living.
- Notably, it has delivered Houston’s first LEED-CI and existing-building certifications—a testament to its sustainability leadership.
- We greatly value each other, our clients, our community, and our earth.
- We value great design, environmental stewardship, diversity, and most of all, our employees.
- We support individual initiatives and ambition—empowerment, freedom, and entrepreneurial spirit support long‑term careers at Kirksey.
- We believe it is our responsibility to design high‑performing, healthy buildings that positively impact the people, environment, and communities they serve.
Carbon‑neutral by 2030
Company-wide commitment to sustainability
Committed to achieving carbon‑neutrality for all new buildings and major renovations by 2030.
22% energy savings
LEED portfolio results
Average energy savings across LEED-certified projects.
75% construction waste diverted
Sustainable practices in construction
Significant reduction in construction waste through sustainable practices.
Carbon‑neutral since 2018
Operational sustainability milestone
Operates as a carbon‑neutral company since 2018.
- Signatory of the AIA 2030 Commitment since 2013, tracking predicted energy performance across projects.
- Basic Green imperative: internal framework prescribing a minimum sustainability standard for all projects.
- Sustainability & Building Performance team delivered over 130 LEED certified projects totaling more than 38 million sq ft.
- Designed Houston firsts: first LEED for Existing Buildings, first LEED Platinum for Existing Buildings in Gulf Coast, first LEED Core & Shell and Commercial Interiors certifications.
- EcoServices team since 2002: over 89 LEED certified projects across 6 systems, >29 million sq ft; first Houston‑based LEED Proven Provider.
- Culture explicitly values diversity alongside great design, environmental stewardship, and employees.
- Austin and Houston offices emphasize leadership connecting as humans before employees to build trust.
- Empowerment, freedom, and entrepreneurial spirit support long-term careers and individual development.
- Fun-focused activities, such as chili cook-offs and salsa showdowns, foster team connection and culture.
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