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ĒSO ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Architectural Staff I

1–5 Years of Professional Experience | Colorado Springs, CO | Full-Time

111 S Tejon St #112, Colorado Springs, CO 80903|||

ĒSO Architecture is a design studio built on collaboration, clarity, and thoughtful execution. We work in close partnership with clients, builders, and consultants from day one, aligning design ambition with technical reality to deliver well-considered, buildable solutions. Our process is open and transparent. Team members are encouraged to ask questions, surface issues early, and help clients make informed, value-based decisions throughout an often complex process.

We see our role as trusted advisors, guiding projects from concept through documentation and construction with care, intention, and clear communication.

At ĒSO, ownership and accountability matter. We value practical problem-solving, strong technical foundations, and a team-oriented approach that supports both high-quality work and sustainable ways of working. Professional growth is supported through mentorship, shared standards, and meaningful responsibility, within a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We're opening our first studio outside Austin, in Colorado Springs, and looking for architectural staff with 1–5 years of experience to help build it. Celeste, our Associate Principal, is already on the ground there and ready for support — you'll work alongside her day to day, with the Austin team backing you both up, and real input into how the studio takes shape.

ĒSO Architecture is seeking Architectural Staff (Level I–II) with 1–5 years of experience to support project teams across all phases of design and documentation in our newly established Colorado Springs studio. This role works closely with Celeste, our Colorado-based Associate Principal, and the Austin team, with increasing responsibility and ownership as experience grows and the studio takes shape.

• Take ownership of project scopes from schematic design through construction documents
• Prepare and manage permit submittals and respond to plan review comments
• Support project teams across all phases from concept through construction
• Assist with preparation of design drawings, presentation materials, and construction documents
• Translate design direction into clear drawings under the guidance of senior staff
• Help coordinate drawing sets, redlines, and revisions
• Participate in internal team meetings, design reviews, and coordination discussions
• Assist with consultant coordination and document organization
• Support construction administration tasks, including site visits and documentation as needed
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to firm standards and workflows
• Track time accurately and follow established project budgets and schedules
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture through communication, reliability, and teamwork
• Mentor newer staff as the Colorado Springs team grows

• Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
• 1–5 years of professional architectural experience
• ArchiCAD required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch Up is a plus
• Experience producing DD and CD sets
• Experience coordinating directly with consultants
• Enrolled in AXP or licensed
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Familiarity with Colorado (El Paso County / Colorado Springs) code and permitting is a strong advantage, though not required
• Comfortable working independently in a small, hands-on studio

• Consistent completion of assigned tasks within established schedules
• Growing technical accuracy and understanding of documentation standards
• Responsiveness to feedback and demonstrated learning over time
• Clear communication with team members and project leadership
• Reliable time tracking and responsible use of firm resources
• Active participation in team learning and studio culture