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Senior Associate + Architect

DTJ DESIGN, Inc.
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
About DTJ DESIGN, Inc.

DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) is an award-winning international design firm based in Boulder, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta, known for integrating landscape and challenging topography with the built environment. DTJ has a diverse portfolio at various scales, demonstrating our depth and capabilities with community design, residential communities, planned environments, parks and open space, resort and hospitality, themed entertainment, urban regeneration, and mixed-use places across a wide range of geographies.

At DTJ, we push the limits of design. We strategize and explore. We work hard and laugh hard. And we help our clients “Experience Creativity” at every turn. DTJ provides a vibrant, supportive, and integrated atmosphere for designers to excel within a collaborative studio of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. Join our team of epic creators!

About The Role

The ideal candidate has experience in excellent project management skills in one or more of DTJ’s areas of focus. Applicants should be able to balance design creativity with solid construction knowledge, and Revit understanding. Ability to express design thoughts through hand sketching, Sketchup and the Adobe Creative Suite is desirable. Position requires skills in leading and inspiring a team of other design professionals and integrating DTJ’s multi-discipline project approach. Demonstrated ability to play a significant role in marketing and business development is a special opportunity for this role. This position is a potential track to studio, office, and firm leadership for motivated and talented individuals, with an emphasis on client interaction.

Role Expectations

  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Construction/technical knowledge
  • Construction Administration experience
  • Ability to motivate and lead project teams
  • Ability to nurture client relationships to generate repeat work
  • Strong design and graphic skills
  • Ability to assemble entitlement drawings and documentation packages
  • Positive attitude and great communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Knowledgeable with BIM 360, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam
  • Knowledge/experience in Sketchup other modeling software preferred

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have 10 years of professional experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Why Work at DTJ - "Experience Culture" Design:

  • Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package
  • Flexible work hours
  • Profit sharing, matching 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave seven paid holidays.
  • Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment
  • Work Hard/Laugh Hard: We love social gatherings and goofing around!
  • Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi-discipline firm with great advancement opportunities.

Application Requirements

  • All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

100,000 - 130,000 USD per year(Denver, CO)

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