What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - Design Focus position at BSA Lifestructures Inc?
BSA is seeking a design-driven Architect to join our St. Louis studio. In this role, you will take a leading hand in shaping environments that support healing, learning, and discovery. You will contribute to impactful projects where design excellence and purpose go hand in hand.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design process in collaboration with design principals and senior architects, from early concept through documentation.
- Develop compelling design narratives and visual presentations to communicate ideas to clients and teams.
- Translate complex programmatic and client needs into innovative, functional, and inspiring design solutions.
- Oversee the preparation of design documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout while aligning conceptual design objectives with project specific detailing.
- Coordinate and support the architectural design delivery process across all disciplines ensuring all team members are working in coordination with the project vision
- Participate in project reviews and lead design discussions that elevate the quality of work.
- Balance creativity with project constraints, including scope, budget, and schedule.
- Mentor emerging designers and share insights around design thinking and project storytelling.
- Engage in lessons learned reviews to continuously improve design outcomes.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
- Licensure: Registered Architect with current registration. NCARB certification preferred.
- Experience:
- 7–15 years of architectural experience, including significant involvement in design. Prior work in healing, learning, or discovery environments preferred.
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving across project types.
- Ability to clearly articulate design intent to both internal teams and external clients.
- A point of view on the future of architecture and awareness of current trends and innovation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability strategies and associated rating systems.
Why BSA?
At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm recently recognized by Zweig Group as one of the 2025 Best Firms To Work For and a Top 25 Hot Firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision)
- Flexible time off (FTO) and paid parental leave
- Hybrid work schedule
- Volunteer time and giving back program
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and matched retirement funds
- Collaborative design studios with modern tools and support
Why You'll Thrive at BSA:
Our core values shape our culture and our design approach:
- We Are Purposeful – We create environments that inspire and support people doing important work.
- We Are Learners – We embrace design exploration and evolution.
- We Are Owners – We take responsibility for design quality, team success, and firm growth.
- We Are Ideal Team Players – We work humbly and collaboratively to deliver impactful design solutions.
If you’re passionate about design and excited by projects that serve a greater purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
BSA is an equal opportunity employer.