Career Opportunities

Employer: Newman Architects, New Haven, CT

www.newmanarchitects.com
acarlen@newmanarchitects.com

Newman Architects is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer to work closely with our marketing and leadership teams in person as an active part of our New Haven office. Newman Architects is a collaborative design studio working together to shape space and expand possibilities for commercial, education, and community clients through architecture, interior design, lighting design, and branding services.

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the marketing team, project managers, and firm leadership to develop portfolios, proposals, presentations, and award submissions.
- Design and edit Newman materials, coordinate consultant materials, conduct research, and develop graphics to support the communication of our qualifications, approach, and ideas to potential clients.
- Work with project teams to carry architectural design concepts through to branding, environmental graphics, and reports for select clients.
- Maintain our website and social media channels and support development of content.
- Maintain and organize marketing resources including the image library, project sheets, resumes, boilerplate information, etc.
- Undertake special projects related to your skills and interests in marketing and architecture.

Qualifications Include:
- Passion for architecture and design.
- Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and organize information and resources.
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Graphic Design, Architecture, or Marketing preferred.
- Some experience within an architecture firm preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Submittals:
Cover Letter, Resume & Work Sample

Contact:
acarlen@newmanarchitects.com

Employer: City of Charleston, Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability, Charleston, SC

www.charleston-sc.gov
herringa@charleston-sc.gov

We are looking for a Staff Architect to join the City of Charleston’s Planning, Preservation & Sustainability Department! In this role, you will implement City policies and ordinances related to preservation and design in the City’s historic districts and commercial corridors.

Responsibilities:
- In this position you will confer with the City Architect to review architectural proposals for new construction and/or historic rehabilitation/restoration projects in the City.
- Conduct site visits and inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approvals.
- Review final detailed construction documents for compliance with approvals prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
- Implement City planning principles and zoning ordinances, focusing on a particular aspect of the program, such as land use or historical resources.
- Prepare research and gathers data to assist in zoning-related recommendations to boards and commissions.
- Respond to citizen inquiries regarding city plans and zoning ordinances.
- Investigate potential violations of the city’s preservation ordinances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Include:
- The ideal candidate will be civic minded with a passion for Charleston.
- Masters in Architecture or equivalent preferred and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with principles of historic preservation architecture.
- Valid driver’s license.

Application Submittals:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charleston-sc/jobs/4419747/staff-architect?keywords=architect%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Apply: April 4, 2024

Employer: ART Architects, Boston, MA
ARTarchitects.com
erochon@ARTarchitects.com

ART Architects is an award winning architectural firm based in the heart of downtown Boston. We design beautiful, well-crafted buildings blending current ways of living with the best of the past. Our projects span New England and New York including houses, multi-family housing, and small institutions. Come join us in our office, an open studio where you can collaborate with team members.

Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a full time candidate interested in design and eager to learn. Our small firm size will allow you to get involved in multiple phases of different projects and assist project architects in achieving exceptional work.

Responsibilities:
- Strong technical skills and an eye for detail
- Good hand drawing skills, with the ability to work in three dimensions and build models
- Availability to work with team members, attend site visits with contractors & clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management skills

Qualifications Include:
- Professional degree or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- Experience working in an architectural office is a bonus
- Strong technical skills and an eye for detail
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-up and Photoshop preferred

Application Submittals: Email cover letter, resume, and portfolio in PDF format only to email@ARTarchitects.com

Employer: Bodziak/Hayes Architects, Saint Petersburg, Florida
bodziakhayes.com
britt@bodziakhayes.com

At Bodziak/Hayes Architects, we believe that architecture exists beyond the bounds of trend. By creatively deploying materials, craft, and strategic planning we cultivate adaptable and enduring spaces for our clients. We serve our local community by working across all building typologies, deploying the latest technology to deliver residential, hospitality, and commercial projects that are distinctive and innovative. Our work often extends beyond Architecture into partnerships in development, which allows us to guide the design process with a wider view of our goals for the urban environment and consideration of the delicate natural ecologies of Florida.

We are seeking talented designers to join our firm and support the development of hospitality and multi-family projects planned within the Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast region and beyond. Candidates are expected to have a passion for design and a commitment to creating high quality architecture. Attention to detail, thoroughness, and follow-through are viewed as essential to the production of complex, mid-scale projects.

Project Architects are involved from concept design inception to completion on a variety of assigned projects within small teams. Our work always begins with supporting client decision-making and program definition through ideation of initial concepts, iterative test fits, supporting site and code analysis, meetings with authorities having jurisdiction, and development of presentation drawings, models and visualizations. Continuity from design to construction is reinforced by maintaining key design team members through all phases of project development.

Internships for qualified applicants will also be considered.

Ideal Candidate:
Will have a natural inclination toward leadership. As our twelve person firm grows, coordination amongst our staff will lead to more growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:
- Developing documentation in support of concept design, presentations, and construction documentation packages.
- Supporting consultants with the development of engineering drawings.
- Performing code and site analysis as required to develop documentation for all approvals for site development and construction permitting.

Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor degree in Architecture, equivalent or higher, from a NCARB accredited university. Professional degree preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit, Adobe Suite.
- Rendering and 3d fabrication experience a plus.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communications skills are crucial, as employees are expected to engage with owners, consultants, authorities, and contractors throughout design development and construction.
- Applicants that are not U.S. citizens shall be required to describe their status to work in the United States.

Application Submittals:
Provide cover letter, resume/CV, and work samples in PDF format.
Work samples are recommended to be curated to demonstrate range of relevant student and professional work.
In addition, a digital link to work samples or portfolio may be provided within the application materials.

Email applications to info@bodziakhayes.com

Employer: Yale Center for British Art - Finance & Administration
New Haven, CT
richard.deflumeri@yale.edu

Capital Project Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the museum’s ongoing multi-million-dollar capital building projects adhere to authorized scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
Duration, Period:
2 years from date of hire

Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities:
1. Manages special projects ranging from academic to financial from inception to completion, which requires quantitative analysis, independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Creates and envisions programmatic initiatives and communication strategies.
2. Designs and develops communications strategies for special projects. Develops and exercises a keen understanding of the multiple audiences and contributing University offices involved in a given project to ensure that individual communications are rolled out within a structure planned in advance and with appropriate communication among key stakeholders.
3. Envisions, creates and authors a wide variety of sensitive and high-level written materials. Serves as coordinator and executor for a range of internal and external committees. May participate in decisions regarding committee work. Advises panelists on precedents and prior actions.
4. Serves as Secretary for committee(s), manages informal and formal resolution processes and voluminous correspondence.
5. May supervise the work of project coordinator and administrative staff.
6. Serves as liaison to other departments on all communications.
7. Contributes to design, organization, and maintenance of department website.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Include:
- Required Skill/Ability 1: Knowledge of large-scale, complex, planning, design, and construction projects. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects to conclusion, meeting deadlines, and keeping within budget. Knowledge of architectural and construction methods, practices, and principles.

• Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated ability to summarize highly complex issues and data for presentation and action.

• Required Skill/Ability 3: Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, the ability to effectively interface with various project stakeholders. Flexible, collaborative, and proactive communication skills. Team leader who, without supervisory authority, can positively and productively influence others.

• Required Skill/Ability 4: High energy, maturity, and leadership skills with the ability to serve as a unifying force. Excellent ability to build relationships with the flexibility and finesse to manage by influence.

• Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated ability to develop and use quantitative and qualitative measures to assess and improve business processes and practices, deal effectively with ambiguity, and create clarity with stakeholders with diverse views and opinions. Exercises discretion and judgement with regard to confidential matters.

• Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Preferred museum general operations and museum renovation experience. Preferred university and/or large-scale capital project experience.

Application Submittals:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1582338#jobDetails=1582338_5248

Employer: Olson Kundig, Multiple locations.

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

Please follow this link to apply to open positions: https://olsonkundig.com/careers/

Employer: Overhead Studio, Miami, Florida
andrew@overhead-studio.com
561-306-4685

Overhead Studio is a design collective founded by Andrew Clum (M.Arch II 23’) and Chris D’Amico (GSD MAUD 21’). The firm is currently heading the design and master planning of 900 acres in a Texas suburb which is within one of the most rapidly growing cities in the country. Furthermore, the firm is signed on as part of a larger team to perform TOD planning services for greater Northwest Vermont. This is an exciting time to join the Overhead team as the firm is still shaping its identity, a process you can take part in! We are looking for individuals who are self-starters, entrepreneurial with a wide range of creative skills. The firm is taking on work which involves graphic design, urban design, commercial architecture, high-end residential architecture, grant-writing, and AI generative image production. The firm is deeply connected to the University of Miami, and though it cannot be guaranteed, the ability to teach at the University right after graduating is something that can be considered.

Responsibilities Include:
Participation in design charrettes and workshops.
Interfacing with clients (both in the public and private sector) and managing communication with contracted third parties.
Traveling across the United States as necessary for business development.
Drafting, rendering, and developing plans from schematic design until construction documents. (construction administration experience not expected)

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is looking to start their own practice soon. We are open to guiding the process, in direct opposition to the current industry blandishments towards complete loyalty to a single company for the rest of your career. The ideal candidate can practice architecture with a deep understanding of city design and urban form.

Qualifications Include:
Minimum 3 internships completed at architecture or urban design firms.

Application Submittals:
Please fill out the following form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMY-vLwuBcbdmeFLnINWM4ssf8Niv2dBAYrTNlPaRKjVxSXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Employer: Perkins+Will, Dallas, TX
https://perkinswill.com/careers/
Elizabeth Oates, elizabeth.oates@perkinswill.com

Attention Spring/Summer Graduates!

At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play.

Perkins&Will is looking for new graduates to join our team of purpose-driven design thinkers. If you’ll be graduating this spring or summer and you’re interested in a full-time opportunity, the next step in your professional journey might just be with us!

Responsibilities Include:

As a Designer I, you will:
- Provide assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Support preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
Provide design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.   - Perform product research and assist team with material selections.
- Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Use a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.   - Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.   -  Proactively ask questions and express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Provide support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
- Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.    - Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader.   - Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Assist with coordination among partners and consultants.

Qualifications Include:

For consideration, you should have:
- 0-3 years of experience.
- A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred.   - Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements. - Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
- LEED GA or within 6 months of hire.
- Preparing for ARE exams.

Applications Submittals:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PER1007PWILL/JobBoard/0ca393a4-bf82-4db6-acae-91e6a0315a4a/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a7f801b7-fe64-41df-bf80-a7237abd6f7e

https://perkinswill.com/careers/

Employer: Butler Armsden Architects 1420 Sutter Street, Floor 1, SF, CA 94109
www.butlerarmsden.com
careers@butlerarmsden.com

Butler Armsden Architects is fortunate to find itself in a position of continuous growth with new projects in San Francisco and all over the Bay Area, including high-end modern homes and historic renovations. We are looking to expand our team of 28 and hire a Junior Designer.

Our office promotes independence and creativity, as well as the ability to run projects and handle the larger issues down to the most intricate details. The environment is very dynamic, with individual and team opportunities on many different size residences. BAA emphasizes the importance of being involved in a project from the very beginning to the very end, and allows employees optimum responsibility during the process. We will work with your AXP requirements and provide support through licensure. Multitasking and time management skills are strongly valued as is a good sense of humor.

We offer competitive salaries, health insurance, dental insurance, FSA (health and dependent care), long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401k, profit sharing, licensing support and bonus, commuter benefits, amazing coffee and margarita parties and many other great perks.

Responsibilities Include:
The Junior Designer will be responsible for providing assistance to teams in the production of project presentation drawings and construction documents.

TASKS WILL INCLUDE:
• Site documentation
• Schematic layout
• Detail development

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reports to Job Captain level or above
• Provides assistance to project teams and other staff members as required and may be directed by immediate levels above like Intermediate or Senior Designer on tasks
• Supports project documentation [design presentations and construction documents]
• Works on 1 primary project but assists with additional projects or presentations as necessary
• Assists with other general office tasks that facilitate day-to-day operations of the office as needed
• Documents meeting minutes and project decisions
• Focus on learning office policies, drafting standards, project communications, and ArchiCAD.

Qualifications Include:
• Accredited degree in Architecture
• 0-2 years minimum of experience • Non-licensed and working towards licensure • Excellent ability to design, draw, model and communicate visually • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proactive, organized, and collaborative with exceptional problem-solving skills • Demonstrated skill in 3D modeling/BIM software and 2D drafting (ArchiCAD preferred, but not required) • Adobe Creative Suite experience is preferred • Awareness of building code limitations.

Application Submittals:
Please e-mail your resume (PDF format) with a few selections of your work to the email address below. Include in your selection at least one example of each of the following: plan, elevation, wall selection, interior elevation and detail.

Contact:
careers@butlerarmsden.com
www.butlerarmsden.com

Employer: Massey Associates Architects, Chicago
www.masseyassociates.com
bill@masseyassociates.com

Massey Associates Architects is a design oriented architecture firm that specializes in single family residential projects. Our work is distinctly contemporary, yet it is based on the traditions of residential design and tailored to the needs and expectations of each client. As a small studio, we can provide opportunities, to be involved in all phases of the design process and the development of an architecture practice, that highlight the abilities and professional aspirations of each team member. We work together to define our practice through our evolving design sensibility and attention to the detail in all aspects of our work.

Responsibilities Include:
Provide support in all project phases with the ability to lead and complete tasks related to all aspects of project documentation will provide strong support for this position in the firm.

Qualifications Include:
- 1-5 years professional architecture experience
- Keen interest in residential design
- Enjoys work in a small office environment
- M'Arch from an accredited US school - Proficient in AutoCAD and Sketchup is required.

Ideal Candidate:
A motivated and engaged individual who enjoys collaboration and has a curiosity about design and building. Having strong verbal and graphic communication skills along with being a self-motivated problem solver who is able to think outside the box will allow for high level interaction with the office team, clients and consultants with varying levels of autonomy. Gaining experience in all project phases with the ability to lead and complete tasks related to all aspects of project documentation will provide strong support for this position in the firm. We will offer a competitive salary based on experience, SIMPLE IRA and insurance benefits along with annual profit sharing based on individual and firm financial performance.

Application Submittals:
Submit resume and portfolio of relevant professional and academic experience.

Contact:
Bill Massey
bill@masseyassociates.com

Employer: Arup, New York, NY
https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/graduate-architect-available-2024-19736
grace.reid@arup.com

Arup is a global collective of designers dedicated to sustainable development, and to using imagination, technology and rigor to shape a better world.

Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing and developing drawings, models, images and other documents
- Producing architectural designs and/or work with other designers to develop designs using relevant architectural software including Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite
- Project and team administration duties
- Visualization and rendering skills
- Producing project related correspondence and reports  Working directly with architectural colleagues and other professionals
- Co-ordinating work with other disciplines.

Qualifications Include:
- Completed a professional degree program in architecture (i.e., M. Arch. or B.Arch.) from an accredited school of architecture.
- Working towards professional licensure as an Architect with a Canadian or US architectural association (i.e., NCARB, OAA,OAQ).
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.
- Candidate must be eligible to work in US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Ideal Candidate:
- Seek creative and innovative solutions
- Be responsible for high quality work
- Proactively engage with the project and respond to project deadlines
- Actively listen and communicate with colleagues
- Have appetite for self-development and learning
- Be enthusiastic and collaborative
- Have a high level of self-motivation, initiative, and curiosity
- Be receptive to and supportive of change
- Actively contribute to a team-oriented environment
- Have a track record of strong design skills and creativity
- Have excellent graphic (including hand sketching), written, and verbal communication skills.

Application Submittals:
Please submit your portfolio along with your application.

Contact:
grace.reid@arup.com
https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/graduate-architect-available-2024-19736

Employer: Reed Hilderbrand LLC, New Haven, CT
jenna@reedhilderbrand.com
https://www.reedhilderbrand.com/

Reed Hilderbrand is currently accepting applications for paid Summer 2024 Internships at our New Haven, CT and Cambridge, MA offices.
We are seeking internship candidates that possess a proactive and collaborative approach to their work, demonstrate the capacity to think critically and conceptually, exhibit sound time management, decision-making, and organizational skills, possess strong graphic and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to use 3D modeling as both a tool for spatial study and presentations. Proficiency in CAD (Vectorworks preferred), Adobe Creative Suite, and digital modeling/rendering software (Rhino or Sketch-Up, Lumion, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities Include:
Interns are expected to participate in team meetings, design studies, research and graphic production in all phases of the design process. They will work closely with project teams to contribute to our ongoing academic and institutional campus landscapes, urban developments, private residences and public park projects.

Qualifications Include:
We are seeking internship candidates that possess a proactive and collaborative approach to their work, demonstrate the capacity to think critically and conceptually, exhibit sound time management, decision-making, and organizational skills, possess strong graphic and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to use 3D modeling as both a tool for spatial study and presentations.
Proficiency desired in:
- CAD (Vectorworks preferred)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- digital modeling/rendering software (Rhino or Sketch-Up, Lumion, etc.)

Application Submittals:
Please send a cover letter, resume and work samples to Tamara Taylor hr@reedhilderbrand.com in PDF form (< 10mb) or via link, and indicate your office preference (New Haven, Cambridge, or both).
Please include both student work and relevant professional work.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning the week of February 26th.

Contact:
For YSOA Students: Jenna Wu (jenna@reedhilderbrand.com)

Apply by:
Rolling, Interviews begin 2/26/24

Employer: Perkins+Will, Dallas, Texas
https://perkinswill.com/careers/
Elizabeth Oates, elizabeth.oates@perkinswill.com

Come design a better, more beautiful world with us. We believe in designing places that inspire joy and honor humanity. Places that uplift the human spirit and imbue life with a sense of delight and greater purpose. At Perkins and Will, we design for life—a philosophy we call “Living Design".

Come create a world that restores, nurtures, and protects life on our planet through sustainability, resilience, diversity, inclusion, well-being, and programs that give back to our communities. Be part of something bigger.

We are currently accepting early applications for our summer internship program, and we invite YOU to apply!

Submit your resume, along with 5 to 10 recent work samples or a link to your portfolio  (combined, all files should not exceed 6 MB).

Responsibilities Include:
- Provide assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. 
- Support preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team. 
- Provide design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
 - Perform product research and assist team with material selections.
 - Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Use a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way. 
- Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. 
 - Proactively ask questions and express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
 - Provide support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
- Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.    - Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader. 
- Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Assist with coordination among partners and consultants. 

Qualifications Include:
- Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred.
- Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements.
- Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.

Application Submittals:
Digital portfolio and resume: https://perkinswill.com/careers/

Contact:
Elizabeth Oates, elizabeth.oates@perkinswill.com