Architectural Designer (2-4 years

Company Profile

- lieu means place.

- lieu is an architecture & design studio driven by the desire to create unique places rooted in empathy, curiosity and thoughtfulness. The woman-led studio is committed to doing impactful work across all building types, scales, and communities.

- lieu is seeking a full-time architectural designer. Designers work on all aspects and phases of projects from concept design through construction administration in addition to other firm responsibilities such as business development and marketing. Projects are diverse and include single-family residential, commercial, non-profit, and public work. Each designer is an integral part of the design process and the studio culture.

They will contribute to the growth and direction of the firm.

As a small studio, it is essential that all team members are strong designers who are collaborative, engaged, professional, organized, independent thinkers, capable of multi-tasking, critical thinking, self-directing, and have excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, detail-oriented, thoughtful, curious, eager to learn & grow, and shares our values.

• Design through various mediums including sketching, drafting, rendering, digital and physical modeling
• Develop architectural studies
• Document designs through drawing sets and specifications
• Prepare materials for project meetings
• Coordinate with internal team, consultants, and contractors
• Research and analyze code, materials, systems, and so on
• Support construction administration activities
• Contribute to the growth and development of the firm

• 2+ years of relevant experience at an architectural firm
• B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited school of architecture
• Authorized to work in US
• Available to work in person 4 days/week – this is not a remote only position
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite;
  Revit & Enscape is a plus
• Proven ability to design and document all project phases (including CD and CA)

- lieu strongly believes in a healthy work/life balance. We typically work in the office four days a week and remotely one day a week but are flexible depending on meeting schedules, locations, and personal needs.

- lieu offers health benefits, professional development opportunities, competitive PTO, and a salary commensurate with experience.