Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning luxury residential, dispensary, commercial, aviation, entertainment, sports, retail, institutional, and hospitality work. You will join a small, collaborative practice that delivers planning, design, construction administration, inspection, and code consultation services. The firm's current projects include a high school sports training facility, children's gymnastics facilities, residential homes, yacht clubs, funeral homes, and restaurants, with approximately 60–70% of the work in commercial projects and 30–40% in residential.

You will work closely with the principal and small project teams, taking part in all phases of design and documentation from concept through construction, and will see projects through from start to finish in a hands-on, growth-oriented environment.

• 3–5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, including the ability to produce full sets of construction documents (CDs).
• Experience with commercial, mixed-use, or multifamily projects, with openness to working across various building types.
• Ability to support projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Basic understanding of detailing and construction documentation for both ground-up and renovation projects.
• Strong architectural fundamentals and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and avoid repeated mistakes, demonstrating coachability and accountability.
• Comfort working in a small, in-office environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and self-awareness in day-to-day work.
• Motivation to work on a variety of project types rather than specializing in a single typology.

• Experience with both commercial and residential design, including aviation, entertainment, and club-related projects.
• Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD in addition to Revit.
• Experience in design development and schematic/concept design phases.
• Interest in or experience with luxury residential, retail, institutional, and hospitality projects.
• Desire to work directly with a principal architect and receive mentorship from leadership with decades of experience.
• Interest in pursuing architectural licensure, with support and arrangements provided by the firm.
• Comfort in a hands-on role where work has a direct impact on project outcomes.
• Appreciation for project variety and unique, high-profile, non-repetitive projects.
• Ability to thrive in an informal, non-corporate culture that values mutual respect and work-life balance.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over assigned tasks and deliverables.

• The role is based in a small, close-knit office with two full-time employees and one administrative team member, fostering direct collaboration and frequent interaction with the principal architect. Standard hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• The firm prefers team members to work fully in office to support collaboration and mentorship, while remaining flexible for occasional work-from-home needs.
• The culture is informal and non-corporate, emphasizing mutual respect, work-life balance, and direct communication rather than heavy hierarchy.
• The team structure gives clients direct access to the principal architect throughout the design and construction process, creating a highly engaged, service-oriented environment.
• You will work primarily with Revit and may also use AutoCAD and other design tools as needed.
• Occasional team lunches and a supportive approach to professional development, including assistance with licensure arrangements, contribute to a positive and growth-focused workplace.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $48.46/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available…