Project Architect | Custom Residential

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of a Project Architect to work on Custom Residential project 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 – and organizational skills should be second nature. We seek:

• 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, and
• 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 WA or CA preferred, but not required
• Self-sufficient, great team player and responsible time management
• A good sense of humor is a prerequisite!

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed.
• Provide support for project teams and principals.
• Project management including client and team communication.
• Design under the supervision of project leads and principals.
• Construction document production, including details and specifications.
• Code research and compliance, handle complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting.

• 24 days of paid time off - includes holidays and health time.
• 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 your own expense) and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.