Project Architect

Local Studio is hiring for the following position:

Title:

Project Architect

Firm Type:
Residential Design Studio

Location:

Greater Boston (Local/Remote)

Experience:

8-10 years, licensed architect or on the path toward licensure

Base Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 (commensurate with experience)

Candidates shall have 8–10 years of postgraduate residential experience in New England in all phases of a design project. A strong candidate should love the holistic nature of small-firm practice and be equally comfortable diving into complex construction detailing and working directly with clients and builders on several projects simultaneously. Additionally, candidates should thrive in independent environments, possess strong technical execution, and maintain a high level of design sensibilities.

Candidates must be excellent designers, communicators, highly organized, and have a strong sense of how to work methodically and manage time.

• Technical Production:
  Develop, manage, and coordinate complete, highly detailed construction document sets for all phases and critical project milestones (pricing, permitting construction, and for various approval processes that might be required for a project).
• Design
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Seamlessly transition hand sketches and concept discussions into CAD drawings, digital models, and visuals for client meetings, contributing strong design sensibilities throughout all project phases.
• Project Management:
  Coordinate structural engineers, civil consultants, specialized vendors, and general contractors throughout the entire project for several projects simultaneously.
• Client-Facing Representation:
  Present design concepts, manage client expectations, and run on-site construction meetings throughout New England. Having strong interpersonal skills is critical.
• Operational Agility:
  Maintain independent discipline over timelines, tasks, and project budgets using cloud-based tools to take ownership of work and deadlines.

• 8–10 years post-graduate work experience in residential architecture in New England.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketch Up. Strong experience with VRay, Adobe Creative Suite, and Nano Banana is also very important. A willingness to learn other rendering agents and collaboration software is also helpful. The studio also makes use of several project management software platforms (Freshbooks, Asana, and others). Candidate should have familiarity with or quick adaptation to these types of programs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently assemble an entire coordinated residential drawing set for various project milestones. Candidate should be very adept at both high-level architectural drawings as well as technical interior and exterior detailing. Deep understanding of and interest in wood-frame construction and detailing is critical.
• Comfort using hand-sketching and physical model-making workflows; an appreciation for the tangible craft of architecture.
• Must be based in Greater Boston with a valid driver’s license and vehicle for site visits, client meetings, vendor meetings.

• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of standard annual paid vacation.
• Firm Holiday Closure:
  Fully-paid office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• 80% employer-paid Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Remote position
• Annual reimbursement for local and national AIA dues
• Stipend towards contribution of licensure exams
• 401k with 3% employer match
• Leadership Pathway:
  Direct mentoring by the principal to become a key figure in the studio with growing responsibilities and leadership.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and sample portfolio to

It is helpful for candidates to demonstrate technical detailing, design, and visual representation skills.

Please indicate “Project Architect” in the subject line. Only candidates that meet the minimum work experience and educational qualifications will be considered.