Job Description
About NOWN
NOWN is an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge architectural systems and innovative custom solutions, driven by state-of-the-art design & manufacturing technology. We are currently seeking a highly organized, proactive, and energetic Commercial Architect to join our team of architects, designers, engineers, machinists and software developers.
Do you want to work in an international and challenging environment where no two days are the same? At NOWN our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists. We are a rapidly growing company with international projects at locations such as: Adidas HQ Tokyo, Nike Pavilion in Dubai, Loreal Paris, Tesla Los Angeles, and Microsoft Flagship Store in London.
Does the below describe you?
We’re looking for a sales-driven architect or engineer who can use strong technical expertise to win and close large architectural projects. You’ll work closely with architects, consultants, contractors, and developers to drive specifications, develop solutions, and convert opportunities into awarded projects across international markets.
This role combines front-end sales leadership with deep technical capability; including design consultation, estimating, documentation, and project coordination. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) client communications, design consultation and formulation, project estimation, price and budget controlling, creation of detailed drawings, project scheduling and management. This individual will proactively collaborate with design, production and quality assurance personnel while reporting to senior management on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead client-facing sales conversations and drive projects from early engagement through award.
- Understand the full project lifecycle, key stakeholders, and decision-making structures.
- Work closely with architects to influence design intent and secure specifications.
- Support bids, proposals, tender documentation, and contract coordination.
- Deliver technical presentations and solution strategies in an international environment.
- Managing estimating, scope clarification, and pricing alignment to win projects.
- Coordinate technical outputs including proposal drawings, detailing, and project scheduling.
- Maintain opportunity tracking and follow-up through CRM systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Skills
- Rhino 3D (4+ years, highly proficient) + strong Grasshopper understanding.
- 4–8 years in an architectural office / complex architectural systems environment.
- Strong experience in architectural detailing, construction documentation, and complex geometry.
- Proven ability to work in a sales-driven role, with strong client communication and presentation skills.
- Experience managing bids, tenders, contracts, and stakeholder coordination.
- Strong estimating and commercial awareness to support closing projects.
Comfortable managing admin workflows and CRM discipline with Salesforce / Dynamics / similar.
Requirements
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English.
- Experience in an international business environment
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage feedback and expectations effectively.
Please note forward you resume and portfolio, if applicable. This job requires you to be based and legally able to work in
Estonia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, or Portugal
, this is a remote position. If the applicant does not meet the requirements previously mentioned, they will be immediately disqualified.
