Architect

About the role

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.

M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers.

Job Summary

The Architect plays a critical role in shaping the company's residential product portfolio by combining creativity, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional home designs and community aesthetics. This position is responsible for guiding projects from concept through construction, including the development and production of comprehensive construction documents, ensuring every design reflects the organization's commitment to quality, innovation, functionality, and architectural excellence.

The Architect creates thoughtfully designed homes and neighborhoods that balance timeless appeal, market relevance, constructability, and cost efficiency. Working collaboratively with leadership, construction, engineering, sales, and land development teams, this role transforms vision into reality while enhancing the homeowner experience and strengthening the company's brand identity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create innovative architectural designs for single-family homes, townhomes, and residential communities that align with the company's product strategy and customer preferences.
• Develop conceptual designs, floor plans, elevations, architectural details and construction documents that align with company standards and market demands.
• Collaborate closely with leadership, construction, engineering, sales, and land development teams to bring projects from vision to reality.
• Balance architectural excellence with functionality, homeowner appeal, construction efficiency, and cost-effective design practices
• Research and evaluate emerging design trends, materials, technologies, and building practices to keep the organization at the forefront of residential architecture product offerings.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and maintain compliance with applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and development standards/regulations.
• Review and refine home plans based on customer feedback, market conditions, and operational requirements.
• Support construction teams by providing architectural guidance during the building process and resolving design-related challenges while maintaining design integrity.
• Maintain and make evolving recommendations to architectural standards and ensure consistent brand identity across all product offerings.
• Mentor and collaborate with design staff to foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• If applicable, oversee CAD and architectural design systems, including administration, maintenance, file management, user training, and software enhancement recommendations.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required. If applicable, oversee CAD and architectural design systems, including administration, maintenance, file management, user training, and software enhancement recommendations.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Education Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution with 5 years of experience in residential architecture, home building, or community development; a thorough knowledge of building code, zoning regulations, and construction practices. Proficiency with architectural design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related design tools. Related supervisory experience. Professional architectural licensure preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail; Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for creating homes that enrich everyday living; Visionary design thinking balanced with practical execution; Deep understanding of residential construction methods and materials ability to conceptualize and understand spatial relationships; Ability to translate market insights into compelling architectural solutions; Ability to read blueprints and mathematical aptitude to perform complex calculations; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams; Commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction; Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities when communicating design concepts.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Office environment.

Benefits & Perks

• M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.
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