Intern, Design Associate

• Outside of Minnesota

Chisel Architecture

Minneapolis

Commensurate with experience

The Firm

Chisel Architecture was founded in 2019 and is proud of the rigor, excellence, process, and product they consistently deliver to their clients while working with project partners across multiple projects. The firm provides custom architectural design within a process equally as customized. It’s an intentionally smaller firm, which means every project requires a collaborative approach, and opportunities for learning and growth are inherent for any Chisel team member.

Chisel’s trademarked design philosophy, Pattern of Life, ensures client-centric design and thoughtful project management are delivered on for every project and client experience.

Chisel Architecture is seeking an intern/design associate with a professional degree in architecture who has demonstrated a dedication to custom, single-family residential design to join them in their Wayzata office. The ideal candidate is professional, self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable and capable of working in a faced-paced environment. It’s essential that Chisel team contributors have a comfort level interpreting abstract schematic design concepts to build on them, and an ability to get very granular and provide detailed plans.

Position provides excellent opportunity for collaborative, hands-on experience in all phases of architectural project delivery.

• Proven interest in Residential Design
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture
• Proficiency in hand drawing is required
• Proficiency in Revit, ArchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skillsP

• Working with the Chisel team on the production of design and construction documents using studio standards and industry best practices
• Documenting and observing site conditions
• Space planning, construction component coordination, and assisting with technical details
• Providing project and office administration support
• Interacting with clients, vendors, construction professionals and design consultants

Sara Whicher