Kurani

Job opportunities

Kurani is a social impact driven design studio that creates education and community spaces. We provide services in architecture, master planning, interior design, and furniture. Our team is global, working fully remotely. All roles come with mentoring and growth opportunities. Below are the positions we’re currently hiring for.

Project Architect

Kurani is seeking an experienced and talented architect to join our team on full-time. In this important role, you will lead the design for meaningful architectural projects from concept through construction.

Benefits

  • Fully remote. Work from anywhere.
  • Performance rewarded with quarterly bonuses, annual raise, and leadership opportunities.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and clients to understand project requirements and design intent
  • Prepare design concepts and presentations for clients and stakeholders
  • Oversee the production of construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, and details
  • Ensure design solutions meet building codes and zoning regulations
  • Coordinate with consultants and engineering teams to integrate various design disciplines
  • Maintain project schedules and budgets, and ensure design quality throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead and mentor junior design staff in developing innovative and functional design solutions

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • Experience with ground up construction projects, permit sets, and construction details
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Excellent design skills, with a strong understanding of architectural principles and construction methods
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited program

If you are a talented and passionate designer looking to make your mark in the architectural world, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please follow this link and submit your portfolio and details about your fit for this role.

Project Manager

Kurani is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our team full-time. In this important role, you will oversee the execution of meaningful architectural projects from concept through construction.

Benefits

  • Fully remote. Work from anywhere in the US.
  • Performance rewarded with quarterly bonuses, annual raise, and leadership opportunities.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • Manage all phases of architectural projects, including programming, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
  • Collaborate closely with clients, design teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
  • Conduct regular project meetings and provide progress reports to clients and stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks, issues, and conflicts throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations
  • Coordinate the submission of permit applications and other regulatory approvals
  • Mentor and supervise project managers and junior staff members

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management for architectural projects
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from start to finish
  • Strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction methods, and building systems
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with contract administration and construction documentation
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field

If you are a skilled project manager with a passion for delivering exceptional architectural projects, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please follow this link and submit your portfolio and details about your fit for this role.

Writer

If you’re passionate about writing and have a knack for crafting engaging narratives about architecture, social justice, or education, we want you to join our team at Kurani.

We’re looking for a talented freelance Writer to help tell our story, showcase our projects, and share insights about the architecture and design world through a compelling voice. This freelance position is remote.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • writing posts for our blog
  • updating existing blog posts with new internal links and keywords
  • ⁠⁠improving copywriting on our website
  • ghostwriting articles for bylines at publications
  • pitching bylines at publications
  • ⁠⁠interviewing clients to collect testimonials
  • ⁠⁠writing case studies
  • ⁠writing proposals for conferences

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • proven experience as a writer, with a portfolio of published work
  • ability to translate architecture and design concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible language for a broad audience
  • experience writing for digital platforms including blogs, websites, online journals
  • familiar with SEO best practices and understand how to optimize content for search engines
  • self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines
  • excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong command of grammar, tone, and style

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Administrative Assistant

Are you an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive person who enjoys supporting busy professionals? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Administrative Assistant position with Kurani.

We’re looking for a freelance Administrative Assistant to work part-time (10-20 hours/week), who is capable of taking ownership over the company’s administrative work. Your role will be to take over administrative tasks so that our team can focus its time on design.

Benefits

  • Fully remote. Work from anywhere.
  • Performance rewarded with quarterly bonuses, annual raise, and leadership opportunities.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • Recording meeting notes and distributing to meeting participants
  • Processing payments for vendors and service providers
  • General online research
  • Registering staff for events and courses
  • Invoicing clients
  • Preparing contracts for clients and vendors
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Booking travel
  • Organizing expense receipts
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Coordinating photoshoots

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • a focused worker
  • capable of figuring things out with minimal direction
  • able to write clearly
  • proficient in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets
  • quick to learn new software
  • flexible and okay with different types of work every week
  • a native English speaker

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting teams. This should be a role that you’re interested in keeping for at least two years.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Social Media Marketer

Do you know how to grow audiences and raise brand awareness through social? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Social Media Marketer position with Kurani. We’re looking for a freelance social media guru to work part-time (10-15 hours/week) and remotely.

As a Social Media Marketer, you will play a key role in increasing brand visibility and recognition, driving conversions through social channels, expanding follower base across platforms, optimizing content for audience retention, building relationships with followers, and driving social media referrals to our website. You will also be tasked with growing the personal audience of our founder, Danish Kurani, a key figure in social impact design.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • creating and owning social media strategy
  • high-level decisions about campaign direction
  • connecting social efforts to broader marketing goals
  • managing campaign budgets and ROI
  • creating visual content that highlights Kurani projects and community impact, while also showcasing our founder’s ideas on design, architecture, and social change
  • managing day-to-day social media operations including content creation, community engagement, and performance tracking
  • managing the editorial calendar, ensuring timely and consistent posting across all social channels
  • monitoring social media trends to ensure we stay relevant and engaging
  • analyzing social media performance and adjusting strategies to continuously grow our audience

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • 5+ years of experience in social media marketing with brands or influencers
  • worked with both individuals and companies to grow their audiences
  • a proven track record of increasing brand awareness
  • familiarity with metrics and tracking KPIs (CTR, engagement, conversions)
  • strong portfolio showcasing expertise
  • up-to-date with the latest social media trends and tools
  • proficient in editing photos and videos
  • strong execution skills
  • witty, creative, and analytical

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Business Development Representative

Kurani is seeking a freelance Business Development Representative (BDR) who is invested in our mission and is eager to shape communities through good design. We are seeking a committed, hard working individual to join us in our pursuit of an ambitious goal.

The Business Development Representative will generate new business opportunities by following proven processes to prospect into schools, nonprofits, and property developers. You’ll learn how to identify, understand and research prospective clients, and how to develop campaigns to generate new business opportunities. This role is for someone who can be self-directed, goal-oriented, and effectively collaborate with a team. This position has advancement potential within our organization – your ideas and innovation will drive the company’s success and sales infrastructure in the long-term.

You’ll be expected to take the lead on

  • prospecting with outbound cold-calling, email campaigns, social media and pre-qualifying incoming leads to build pipeline and book meetings
  • thoroughly research funding sources, key initiatives, and needs to identify targets
  • leveraging your CRM experience and sales process training to tactfully manage a pipeline to meet, track, and exceed team goals
  • identifying best practices to refine the company’s lead generation playbook
  • developing a deep understanding of our offerings and differentiators
  • conducting research on target audience to align to outbound strategies and data harvest contact information for outreach

You’d be a good fit if you have/are

  • 2+ year of sales related experience
  • strong organization skills, an understanding of how to optimally manage time to ensure work is completed and goals are met
  • effective interpersonal skills on the phone and video conference – an individual who can think on their feet and adapt to new technology
  • passion for a sales career and willingness to be mentored
  • a proven track record of success and over-achievement
  • outstandingly upbeat individual who loves engaging with potential customers
  • excited to execute innovative, targeted campaigns that get decision makers interested in building transformative architectural spaces
  • high integrity, authentic team player who relishes leading, collaborating and elevating teammates
  • growth mindset and self-starter mentality

Perks

  • Fully remote – work from anywhere in the US
  • Performance rewarded – earn commissions for booking meetings and landing clients

If you are a hard working, relentless, and a people person, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please follow this link and submit details about your fit for this role.