Project Architect | Custom Residential | Lake Tahoe

DeForest Architects

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of a Project Architect to work on custom residential projects in our Lake Tahoe studio. Learn more about our work and unique client process at

We have a slate of exciting custom residential projects on the boards in California, the Northwest, and the Mountain West. We are committed to staff development and recently launched a strategic planning process to expand firm leadership and foster a culture of design excellence.

We need strong design and project management skills gained from a minimum of 6 years of experience working on challenging projects in all phases,
including at least 2 years on complex custom single-family residential projects
. Technical knowledge and thoughtful detailing are a must. Excellent communication with clients and team members, along with strong organizational skills, should be second nature.

• Idea people who are also capable of contributing to projects from start to finish.
• Collaborators who share their initiative, inspiration, and enthusiasm.
• Professionals who combine wide expertise with a spirit of discovery.
• Talented designers who are devoted to serving clients.

• Minimum 6 years of overall experience in the field, with at least 2 years working on custom residential projects.
• Experience managing all phases of design and construction administration.
• Knowledge of wood-frame construction and detailing.
• Experience with complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting.
• Proficiency with ArchiCAD preferred.
• Licensure in Washington or California preferred, but not required.
• Self-sufficient, a great team player, and responsible with time management.
• A good sense of humor is a prerequisite.

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed.
• Provide support for project teams and principals.
• Manage projects, including client and team communication.
• Contribute to design under the supervision of project leads and principals.
• Produce design documents.
• Produce construction documents, including details and specifications.
• Coordinate consultants.
• Conduct code research and compliance, and handle complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting.

• 24 days of paid time off, including holidays and health time.
• Annual bonuses.
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match.
• Health and vision plan.
• Continuing education stipend.

All applicants must be local to the area, or willing to relocate at their own expense, and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.