Designer; Level 2

Firm Overview

As a Boston-based education design firm, we partner with institutions on a variety of new‑construction, renewal, and preservation projects to create environments where people are inspired to research, connect, strive, and wonder. Goody Clancy is looking for a Level 2 Designer to actively engage in all project phases and are given many opportunities for growth and continued learning.

The Level 2 Designer is a role responsible for supporting and contributing to design development, early phase planning, renderings, and production tasks. The Designer Level 2 will work primarily in project teams of two to eight, led by a principal and/or project manager. The designer is a developing professional capable of working independently and is expected to be an active learner and engaged in the community outside the office.

Experience/interest in higher education and historic or existing buildings is a plus.

Position reports to:
Project Manager, Principal(s)

• Support design development through data compilation, area take offs, plans, renderings, and schematic studies.
• Make preliminary design selections and adaptations at a schematic level.
• Generate design ideas and assist in developing construction documents.
• Begin building awareness of building codes, construction budgets, project budgets, and professional practice fundamentals.
• Participate in schematic design tasks such as elevations, plans, and sections.
• Contribute to design presentation packages.
• Assist in resolving modeling issues and maintaining model accuracy.
• Follow and uphold digital file management standards.
• Produce renderings and manage personal workflow with direction.
• Support coordination with consultants and contribute to design detailing.
• Survey and document existing conditions as needed.

• Professional degree in architecture or related design discipline.
• Actively pursuing professional accreditation.
• Strong ability to communicate through hand drawing, digital tools, and verbal explanation.
• Ability to plan and document model workflow, including selection of the most efficient software tools.
• Intermediate BIM proficiency (worksets, design options, phasing).
• Understanding of project phases, documentation structures, and architectural components.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling/rendering tools.
• Strong design sensibility, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently with guidance from senior staff.

• Salaried position: $71,000‑80,000/annually
• Participation in a 100% employee owned firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Firm-sponsored licensing, training, and conference reimbursement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical (70% employer‑paid), life, and disability insurance; available dental, optical, cafeteria plan, and 401(k)
• Hybrid workplace:
  In‑office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; optional WFH days Tuesday and Friday

Submit by email to  Indicate “Designer – Level 2” in the subject line. Include a cover letter, resume, and sample portfolio pages (up to 10 MB total).

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Goody Clancy is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Information about the firm and our projects is available at