Position Overview

West Work is seeking a full-time Project Architect with 7+ years of professional experience who is passionate about enhancing the built environment through design excellence and sustainable adaptive reuse. Our team values design rigor, curiosity, collaboration, and technical innovation. A successful applicant can expect to be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from feasibility through construction administration. Applicants should have the interest in working directly with clients and ultimately leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Establishing design direction and maintaining conceptual clarity throughout all phases
• Technical implementation of design intent
• Communicate clearly and confidently—both visually and verbally—with clients
• Coordinate consultant teams and ensure quality control of documentation
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the firm
• BIM modeling efforts, and drawing production in Revit
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for design conformance
• Perform or oversee construction administration tasks (RFIs, submittals, change orders, site visits, etc.)
• You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery—from feasibility studies through construction administration—with the opportunity to guide teams and mentor staff while advancing progressive, climate-responsive architecture.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (or in process)
• 7+ years of professional experience in an architectural practice
• LEED AP or Passive House Consultant certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in housing, higher education, and/or civic projects
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team structure
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Revit
  • Rhino
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excel
  • Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction methods and detailing
  • Building codes and zoning principles
  • Building science and sustainable technologies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

What We Offer

• Salary range: $73,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience/licensure
• Full health, dental, vision coverage
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensure support

Position Overview

West Work is seeking a full-time architectural designer with 3+ years of professional experience who is passionate about enhancing the built environment through sustainable design and adaptive reuse. This role offers the opportunity to develop projects from feasibility through construction. Candidates with abilities/interest in energy modeling and building science are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from concept through construction
• Produce schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Lead and manage BIM modeling and drawing production in Revit
• Coordinate with consultants and internal team members
• Communicate with clients, collaborators, and consultants
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples
• Perform construction administration tasks (RFIs, change orders, site visits)
• Support quality control across all aspects of design

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional architectural office
• Architectural licensure or actively pursuing licensure
• LEED Accreditation or Passive House Consultant Certification encouraged
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel
• Working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, and Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of building science, sustainable technologies, and low-carbon materials
• Familiarity with construction methods, building codes, and zoning regulations
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

• Salary range: $65,000-$73,000 commensurate with experience/licensure
• Full health, dental, vision coverage
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensure support