Junior Residential Architect

OPPORTUNITY:

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects is looking for highly motivated and talented Junior Architects to join our firm. This position offers the opportunity to work amongst a dedicated team on highly custom traditional residential projects through all phases of design and documentation from schematic design and design development to construction documents and construction administration. Responsibilities include preparing design studies, presentation drawings & materials, drafting and detailing construction documents, and coordinating with outside designers and consultants. The ideal candidate enjoys working collaboratively and methodically with the desire for personal growth and future leadership roles within their career.

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Arch, B.S.Arch, B.A.Arch, or M.Arch minimum required degree
Up to 3 years experience
Knowledge of and appreciation for classical and traditional architecture
Self-motivated with solid interpersonal skills to work well both independently and collaboratively
Resourceful multitasker with good time management skills and ability to work under deadlines
Highly organized and detail oriented with good problem-solving skills and graphic abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ambitious, creative, versatile, collegial, and curious
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign
Comprehensive design and documentation skills including hand drawing & sketching
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects offers a wide array of benefits ranging from competitive insurance packages to educational assistance and initiatives. The following sections briefly describe the benefits that are currently available upon employment at the firm.

Benefits:

Company paid Medical and Dental, plus Vision benefit
Additional benefits including: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match plus Profit Sharing
Vacation time, PTO, and paid holidays
Regular, bi-annual bonuses, plus sign on bonuses, referral, and spot bonuses
Salaried position with compensation for overtime
The firm also offers various benefits to support our employee’s professional development and career goals. They include:

Design Critiques
Peer Reviews and Lunch & Learn Seminars
Professional Days and Partial Tuition Reimbursement for Career Enhancing Courses
APPLY: Email cover letter, resume, and work samples in PDF format to [email protected] with subject line “Junior Architect.” Please keep PDF attachments under 9 MB. No phone calls please.