Design Associate

Come join a driven and passionate team of experts at a growing firm recognized for fostering long-term relationships, embracing challenge, leveraging the latest technology, and going above and beyond to achieve success for our clients. We are seeking candidates with significant residential architecture experience (3+ years). Applicants with less experience are encouraged to gain additional professional experience before applying. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone who not only has strong architectural skills, but also thrives in relationship-building and project communication.

• Lead all aspects of project development, including schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Manage weekly meetings with clients to review progress, gather feedback, and guide the design process.
• Develop detailed architectural drawings and 3D models using Revit and other relevant software.
• Conduct research and analysis of building codes, regulations, and site conditions.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

• Professional education in Architecture.
• 3+ years of experience in architectural design.
• Proficiency in Revit and other architectural software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing client relationships.
• Ability to lead productive, professional client meetings.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and construction methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable.
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary, with room for growth in a rapidly scaling firm.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging residential projects.
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

This role requires candidates to be local to the Greater Tampa Bay area to ensure immediate onboarding and participation in in-person site visits, team trainings, and client meetings.

If you're passionate about architecture and client experience, and you’re looking to grow your career within a fast-moving, mission-driven firm — we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation for this role is estimated at $70,000–$90,000 annually and will commensurate with experience.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for application review due to our holiday schedule. While we may begin interviews sooner, we will not be able to review all applications immediately.

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