Project Architect
Apply NowCompany: Roto Group, LLC
Location: Columbus, OH 43230
Description:
Benefits:
Ever wonder who designed that amazing interactive gallery at the Smithsonian? The new tiger shark exhibit at the aquarium? Or the cool new children's museum that's getting all the press? That's what we do
Roto is an accomplished interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio specializing in exhibitions and attractions for museums, aquariums, zoos, brand, and entertainment destinations and as a design-build company we are in the unique position of both inventing and realizing our vision.
Check out the full breadth of our work at
To be considered, applicants must:
The Project Architect role does not require an architect only mentality. This role includes responsibility for creative development, design execution, and project coordination through all phases of the design process. The role is focused on the design, integration, and coordination of exhibits and other scenic and display elements with the architectural spaces in which they live. If you prize conceptualizing and designing visitor driven public environments this may be the role for you.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications and Education:
Benefits: Fun, creative, collaborative, unique, and casual working environment. Paid conference attendance in areas of expertise & interest. Half day Fridays during the summer. Team Events. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF JOB PHISHING!
All communication about this job posting will be communicated from a roto.com address or directly through careerplug
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Roto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We offer equal employment opportunities to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every voice is valued and respected.
Join us in shaping the future of immersive design, where passion meets purpose, and every idea has the power to ignite change.
Roto has produced in more than 150 museums with exhibits, attractions, and architectural features throughout the world. Our team of 85 professionals offer a broad and unique skill set, combining design and development excellence with in-house engineering and fabrication for a wide array of exhibits and attractions.
Whether inventing a highly strategic master plan for an aquarium renovation, creating a cool new concept for an attraction, designing an interactive children's experience, engineering a sophisticated media installation, building a gorgeous custom structure no one has ever built before, installing a gallery full of priceless artifacts, or a hundred other things we do, Roto creates "awesome." This is a term we have adopted to cover the full spectrum of what we are entrusted, and entrust ourselves, to deliver to the world. We all know what awesome means. It's what we say when we are delighted, amazed, intrigued, moved, convinced, or simply having fun with friends and family. And for Roto, "awesome" is usually created from scratch - from nothing, through ideation, design, engineering problem-solving, and final fabrication. "Roto creates awesome" implies a never-ending striving for innovation and change. We can state Roto's vision this way: To create awesome forever.
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Relocation bonus
- Wellness resources
Ever wonder who designed that amazing interactive gallery at the Smithsonian? The new tiger shark exhibit at the aquarium? Or the cool new children's museum that's getting all the press? That's what we do
Roto is an accomplished interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio specializing in exhibitions and attractions for museums, aquariums, zoos, brand, and entertainment destinations and as a design-build company we are in the unique position of both inventing and realizing our vision.
Check out the full breadth of our work at
To be considered, applicants must:
- Provide a portfolio/work samples demonstrating your relevant 2D and 3D experience.
- Be willing to relocate to the Columbus, Ohio, area. Roto is a hybrid workplace, with plenty of flexibility to contribute from home as well as within our 60,000 square foot studio/workshop.
The Project Architect role does not require an architect only mentality. This role includes responsibility for creative development, design execution, and project coordination through all phases of the design process. The role is focused on the design, integration, and coordination of exhibits and other scenic and display elements with the architectural spaces in which they live. If you prize conceptualizing and designing visitor driven public environments this may be the role for you.
Essential Functions:
- Contribute to all stages of project development and design. Project work, responsibilities, and contributions extend from concept through installation supervision and are completed in collaboration with other in-house architects, designers, project managers, writers, developers, engineers, and fabricators as well as an array of external consultants, contractors, and venders. Experience in schematic, detail design / design development, and CD phases is required. Experience in concept and CA phases is desired.
- Create program documents, conceptual diagrams, space usage plans, detailed floor plans, elevations, 3D models, visualizations, cost estimates, and other technical and design documentation as a means of developing and defining exhibits and other display elements within larger architectural envelopes.
- Collaborate with other Studios within Roto, subconsultants, and contractors to coordinate technical, engineering, MEPIT, and other requirements and synthesize into clear, concise, designs and documentation.
- Interface with Roto clients, lead client focused design discussions, and develop a genuine understanding of the client's needs and objectives.
- Experience in schematic, detail design/design development and CD phases is desired
Qualifications and Education:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture is preferred but we also welcome candidates who have equivalent work experience in the architectural field and a proven record of successfully designed projects. Architectural registration is not required, but desirable. Additional accreditation in project management, contract administration, specifications, interior design, sustainability, or other specific skills applicable to Roto's work are a plus.
- Minimum of 4 year's experience in similar capacity.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office is required.
- SketchUp is a plus.
- Experience with museums, zoos, aquariums, themed attractions, or other public use type projects is a plus. Prior experience in aquarium design is of special interest.
Benefits: Fun, creative, collaborative, unique, and casual working environment. Paid conference attendance in areas of expertise & interest. Half day Fridays during the summer. Team Events. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF JOB PHISHING!
All communication about this job posting will be communicated from a roto.com address or directly through careerplug
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Roto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We offer equal employment opportunities to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every voice is valued and respected.
Join us in shaping the future of immersive design, where passion meets purpose, and every idea has the power to ignite change.
Roto has produced in more than 150 museums with exhibits, attractions, and architectural features throughout the world. Our team of 85 professionals offer a broad and unique skill set, combining design and development excellence with in-house engineering and fabrication for a wide array of exhibits and attractions.
Whether inventing a highly strategic master plan for an aquarium renovation, creating a cool new concept for an attraction, designing an interactive children's experience, engineering a sophisticated media installation, building a gorgeous custom structure no one has ever built before, installing a gallery full of priceless artifacts, or a hundred other things we do, Roto creates "awesome." This is a term we have adopted to cover the full spectrum of what we are entrusted, and entrust ourselves, to deliver to the world. We all know what awesome means. It's what we say when we are delighted, amazed, intrigued, moved, convinced, or simply having fun with friends and family. And for Roto, "awesome" is usually created from scratch - from nothing, through ideation, design, engineering problem-solving, and final fabrication. "Roto creates awesome" implies a never-ending striving for innovation and change. We can state Roto's vision this way: To create awesome forever.