Design Architect – Johnston Design Group

Johnston Design Group is a boutique architecture firm in Greenville, South Carolina, and a leader in restorative design: buildings that enhance the well-being of their occupants, achieve economy through conservation, and honor the natural resources of every site. We design in different shades of green — practical, economically sound sustainability, not dogma.

The role
As Design Architect, you’ll partner with our project architects and project managers through the design phases of multiple projects at once, raising the design bar across the studio. You’ll also carry a small load of your own projects as full project architect, from first sketch through construction.

What you’ll do
— Lead design on concurrent projects alongside each project’s architect and PM

— Develop site-responsive concepts through schematic design and design development

— Lead urban mixed-use and multifamily design — massing, unit planning, and street presence

— Bring restorative strategies to every project and frame them in terms of cost and value

— Present to clients, developers, and city design review boards

— Serve as project architect on a few projects of your own, through construction

Required
— Licensed architect in any U.S. jurisdiction; able to obtain South Carolina registration

— 8+ years of professional experience

— Design experience in urban mixed-use and multifamily projects

— Commitment to sustainable, restorative design with a practical, business-minded approach

— Strong collaboration and communication skills

— Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp

— Availability Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern

Preferred
— Master of Architecture

— Custom residential experience

— LEED AP, Passive House, WELL, or similar credentials

Work arrangement
In studio, hybrid, or fully remote — digital nomads welcome, with reliable internet, core-hours availability, and occasional travel to Greenville and project sites.

Compensation
Salary: based on experience and portfolio. Benefits include flextime, matching IRA contribution, HSA contribution, [health coverage], and professional development and licensure support.