Associate Architect​/Assistant Architectural Associate

About The Role

We are an architectural firm that helps talented designers grow their careers rapidly within an empowering, creative culture. We believe great design comes from people who feel ownership in their work, are supported in their growth, and find enjoyment and fulfillment in what they do every day.

We are an architectural firm that helps talented designers grow their careers rapidly within an empowering, creative culture. We believe great design comes from people who feel ownership in their work, are supported in their growth, and find enjoyment and fulfillment in what they do every day. We are hiring across two related positions—Assistant Architectural Associate and Associate Architect for motivated individuals eager to build and advance their skills.

Both roles work as integral members of the Denver Commercial team, contributing to our standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. Which position fits you depends on your experience and familiarity with the full project delivery process. We encourage candidates at all levels described below to apply; we’ll match you to the role that best aligns with your background.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Experience:
  
  0–3+ years
• Certificates/Licenses:
  None required
• Degree:
  In process of completing, or having completed, a professional degree in Architecture, Design, or a related discipline

• Experience:
  
  0–5+ years (typically 2–5 years working on architectural projects)
• Degree:
  Professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• Additional:
  Familiarity with all phases of project delivery and working knowledge of project design and construction documentation production

Applicable across both roles, with depth increasing at the Associate Architect level:

• Professional degree in Architecture, Design, or a related discipline (in process or completed for the Assistant role)
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD/CAD, Sketch Up, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Lumion
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills; resourceful, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn
• Collaborative, professional, and team-focused work ethic
• Associate Architect additionally: familiarity with all phases of project delivery, and working knowledge of design and construction documentation production

• Demonstrate an understanding of site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements
• Support the design process and contribute to team success by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence
• Support the preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions
• Perform product research and assist the team with material selections
• Assist in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas
• Approach tasks in an organized, timely, and consistent waySelf-check work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with firm standards and checklists
• Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups
• Maintain open communication within the team and with the designated team leader
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires and empowers others

• Aid the drafting and architectural documentation team under the direction of senior team members
• Assist throughout the design process under routine guidance
• Provide support on studio activities
• Use a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects

• Prepare drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents, including:
• Design sketches
• Renderings and visualizations
• BIM modeling
• Graphics, details, sections, elevations, and schedules
• Apply creative judgment and design thinking to project work
• Develop high-quality presentation materials and participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Compile data and perform basic design computations
• Assist in the…