Director of Architecture

At Vessel, we are committed to addressing one of the world’s most pressing challenges—the global housing crisis. In 2024, we introduced the V1, a revolutionary solution that redefines affordable living. Beautifully designed, brilliantly engineered, sustainable, and built with health in mind, the V1 makes high-quality housing accessible to those who earn too much for subsidized housing but too little for market-rate options. We are backed by leading venture capitalists, such as Mosaic Ventures, and by the nation's preeminent homebuilder, Lennar, Inc. 

Vessel is not a traditional architecture firm—we are a product company. Like Apple reimagined the phone and Tesla reinvented the car, we are transforming housing through high-design, precision engineering, and innovative materials. The Director of Architecture will be at the forefront of this movement, leading a team of designers and engineers to create beautiful, efficient, and attainably priced living environments that elevate the human experience.

• Drive the architectural direction of Vessel, balancing aesthetics, function, and manufacturability
• Apply a product design mindset to buildings, developing repeatable, scalable solutions that push the industry forward
• Work alongside industrial designers, engineers, fabricators, and developers to ensure seamless integration of architecture, technology, and manufacturing
• Leverage digital fabrication, parametric design, and emerging materials to drive efficiency, sustainability, and exceptional design

• 10+ years of experience in architecture, industrial design, or a related field
• A track record of pushing the boundaries of design and construction
• Expertise in design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA), digital fabrication, and high-performance building design
• Deep knowledge of materials, construction methodologies, and emerging building technologies.
• Proficiency in parametric modeling (Grasshopper, Dynamo), BIM (Revit), and advanced visualization tools
• Proven leadership experience guiding design teams in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments
• A technologist with experience in parametric design, advanced manufacturing techniques, and prefabrication strategies

• Bonus Eligible
• Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
• Team-building events and activities, including social hours and celebrations
• Commuter Benefits 

At Vessel, you’ll be part of something bigger than a company—you’ll be part of a movement. If you’re looking for a role that’s both challenging and rewarding, with the opportunity to work alongside a visionary leader in a transformative industry, we’d love to hear from you.