Architectural Designer

High-design custom residential architecture | Collaborative studio environment | Early-career growth opportunity

Why this role stands out
This is an opportunity to help shape sophisticated, highly technical custom residential projects from the earliest design stages. You will work directly within a studio-style team, contribute ideas that influence the finished design, and build your skills through frequent collaboration and hands-on learning.

What you will gain

Real design influenceContribute to the project vision rather than simply executing redlines. The design team can influence custom projects through production, with leadership closely engaged in each project.High-design residential experienceBuild experience on technically complex, custom residential work spanning floor planning, 3D massing, interior architecture, conceptual site design, and schematic design.Hands-on learning and mentorshipBenefit from weekly one-on-one interaction with managers and a culture that emphasizes practical, collaborative learning.Cross-disciplinary collaborationWork alongside Interior Designers and Project Design Managers in an open studio environment where people collaborate across levels of the firm.Room to stretch creativelyJoin a team that values curiosity, strong design instincts, hand-sketching, innovation, and a willingness to push design boundaries.Broad project exposureDevelop a stronger understanding of the full design process by participating in design presentations, documentation, QA/QC walks, and milestone reviews.

The opportunity

As a Designer, you will develop and champion design concepts for highly technical residential projects. You will collaborate in fast-paced, studio-style project teams through key early design phases, primarily from programming through schematic design. The role blends conceptual thinking with digital modeling, documentation, presentation, and project coordination.

This role is especially well suited to a designer who is self-directed, adaptable, eager to learn, and excited by high-design residential work. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment while staying connected to the broader design vision.

What you will do

• Champion and help advance the project design vision developed by the project team.
• Deliver high-quality schematic design work on schedule and within project expectations.
• Develop cohesive design intent and prepare schematic design client sign-off documentation.
• Create and manage 3D models, drawings, and related design documentation.
• Contribute to floor planning, digital massing, interior architecture, and conceptual site design.
• Assist with design presentations for clients and other audiences.
• Collaborate professionally with internal stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Provide design-related construction feedback during QA/QC walks.
• Review 50% Design Development and 50% Construction Document sets.
• Work flexibly across multiple projects and adapt as priorities and pace change.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in a professional design firm; additional relevant experience may be considered in place of the education requirement.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong design thinking, innovative solutions, and a willingness to push boundaries.
• Advanced proficiency in Trimble SketchUp.
• Basic proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; stronger proficiency is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong collaboration skills, design curiosity, and the ability to be self-directed in a fast-paced environment.

Interest in residential architecture and high-design custom work.

Preferred additional skills

IRC / IBC familiarity • construction methods and detailing • hand sketching • Adobe Illustrator • Enscape • Google Earth KMZ • Bluebeam Revu • virtual reality hardware/software

Strong-fit profile

Collaborative, self-directed, comfortable balancing multiple projects, receptive to feedback, and motivated to deepen custom residential design experience.

Interview note

The interview process may include a facilitated Revit assessment. The team is evaluating how best to incorporate the assessment into the overall process.

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada. The role is expected to be office-based and is best suited to someone who values close, in-person collaboration with the project team.

Build your design range. Influence exceptional residential work. Grow in a highly collaborative studio.