Architectural Designer (3-5 Years) – Commercial & Hospitality Focus

We are seeking an experienced architectural designer with strong design and communication skills and a willingness to participate in all aspects of the design process. Successful candidates should possess keen spatial understanding, particular care to details, and a drive to positively contribute to the built environment. Working within a project team the successful candidate would be responsible for production level and project-manager-in-training tasks across all phases of design. The opening is currently in our Nashville office on our commercial team. A track record of experience on commercial and hospitality projects should be evident through portfolio/work samples.

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture, BArch or above,

  • 3-5 years of professional experience,

  • Strong conceptual & spatial design abilities, (as should be apparent in work sample/portfolio submission)

  • Working knowledge of construction,
  • Knowledge of applicable local codes,

  • Experience and willingness to participate in all facets of the design process,

  • Experience and ability to produce detailed and high-level construction documents,

  • Effective communication, both written and graphic, with the design team, trade partners, and clients,

  • High-degree of self-motivation and resourcefulness,

  • Desire and willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced, design-forward environment,

  • Proficiency in industry standard software and creative software including:

    • BIM: Revit

    • 3-D Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino

    • Adobe Creative Suite

    • Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

This is a full-time position; salary will be commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits

  • Employer provided healthcare (vision and dental included)

  • Paid Time Off (15 days starting + 9 holidays)

  • 4% 401K matching with immediate vesting (after 1 year of employment)

  • $200 monthly technology stipend

  • Professional Development reimbursement and opportunities

Submission Requirements

1 PDF including cover letter, resume, and samples of relevant work.

  • File should be saved as: yourname_pta_3-5yrs File size should not exceed 7MB.

  • Submit pdf to careers@pfeffertorode.com with the subject heading “Architectural Designer 3-5 Years”.

  • No phone inquiries please.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S