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Exciting new projects on the horizon are calling for additional talent to join our creative team! Whether you’re a licensed architect, experienced designer, or construction administrator, we’d love to hear from you. ALW is a studio that nurtures talent, grows expertise, and cultivates collaborative relationships. ALW has created a legacy of impactful, award-winning architecture for over two decades, and we’ve proven to develop leaders who advance in the profession. Be a part of our energetic, creative studio! Send portfolios with resumes to info@think3d.net.

We offer an extensive collection of benefits, including:

Competitive Salary. We offer salaries that are competitive in the industry and our region. Employees are rewarded for their initiative and contributions to the firm.

Healthcare Insurance. Our insurance package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401k. We offer a 401k company match.

Paid Time Off. Taking time off is essential for your personal well-being, as well as the health of our studio. We offer a generous amount of vacation and sick days to help you recharge.

Registration Testing. Simply put, if you pass an ARE exam, we pay for it.

Other Company Perks. We have weekly ping pong battles and keep a fridge stocked full of beverages, regularly enjoy company parties on the lawn, volunteer together in the community, get together for knowledge-building seminars, and encourage staff involvement in public leadership organizations.

ALW is a regional design and planning leader based in Tallahassee, Florida. We partner with our clients to design, develop, and plan for the long-term success of the communities and spaces we foster together. We look for creative opportunities in each project to bring forward meaningful spaces and engaging environments.

We are committed to advancing design quality and enriching the places in which we work and live. The firm’s work includes community planning, K-12 schools, state and local government institutions, university facilities, multi-family housing, and custom residences.

ALW is a collaborative practice. Since we all can teach and learn from each other, all team members contribute to various projects in the office - whether led by themselves or others. Every project is a collaborative effort and a learning experience.

ALW is seeking a talented and highly organized Architect/Designer to join our team of professionals.

Summary of Position

Every team member contributes to the quality of the studio work by applying one’s unique experience, initiative, individual perspective, discipline, and design sensibility.

The Architect/Designer will support community-engaged architectural projects, including higher education, institutional, and commercial building projects, community and campus planning, multi-family housing, and custom-designed residences.

An Architect/Designer is responsible for understanding and developing project goals, contributing to the project team’s success, and striving for excellence in the work.

Minimum Experience, Education, and/or Training

0-5 years of work experience in architectural or related fields.

Bachelor of Architecture, NAAB accredited program.

Required Skills and Abilities

Prepare design drawings, models, renderings, diagrams, and other visual tools to help communicate project ideas.

Complete and clearly present, code, material, or context research and analyses.

Serve as a team member to complete construction documents, check shop drawings, and complete field inspections and reports.

Take notes, file, and support and follow digital organizational systems.

A good listener and a creative voice in the office.

Basic knowledge of construction systems and details.

Basic knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems.

Exhibit strong time and project organizational skills.

Strong communication skills will be critical for successful candidates.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to participate in and lead group discussions. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and other co-workers.

Ability to understand priorities, possess good time management and manage multiple tasks and schedules.

Exemplary work ethic and ability to work independently.

Ability to comprehend and interpret building and zoning codes.

Excellent analytical and research skills.

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

Sketchup

ArchiCAD and/or Revit

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include a matching 401(k) plan, health care and dental plan, and vacation time.

How to Apply

• Provide a cover letter presenting your background (educational and professional) and a proposal describing why you would be a successful team member in the ALW office.
• Provide a resume with two recommendation contacts (at least one from a former employer or supervisor).
• Provide a portfolio containing at least three examples of work completed by the candidate.

Send a PDF file with all items above, not exceeding 10MB to info@think3d.net. Please put “Architect/Designer” in the subject line. (Please no phone calls.)

Deadline: Open until filled.