Principal Architect

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

COLORADO
Compensation: $150,000-$180,000 + Performance Bonus

Join an established, multidisciplinary architecture & design firm known for award-winning resorts, hospitality destinations, residential communities, and recreation-focused environments—grounded in landscape, culture, and a true sense of place. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position and help shape both the design direction and business growth of the practice.

What You’ll DoLead strategy + growth: Build and expand a pipeline across resort, hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, and destination-community work.Own client relationships: Act as trusted advisor for key accounts; guide projects from vision through construction.Drive design excellence: Provide senior design leadership on complex, context-sensitive projects—balancing creativity with budget, schedule, constructability, and sustainability.Guide multidisciplinary teams: Partner with architecture, master planning, landscape architecture, and interiors to create cohesive, memorable destinations.Mentor future leaders: Lead, coach, and develop architects in a collaborative studio culture.Oversee project performance: Support teams with executive-level oversight around scope, risk, profitability, and quality.What We’re Looking ForProfessional degree in Architecture (accredited)Licensed Architect (AIA preferred), ideally Colorado-registered or eligible12+ years of progressive experience with senior leadership responsibilitiesProven leadership on resort/hospitality, mountain, environmentally sensitive, or destination-community projectsStrong track record in client development and securing/expanding workSolid command of contracts, financials, delivery, codes/entitlements, and constructionExcellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skillsWhy You’ll Love This RoleTake real ownership of strategy, client pursuits, and design leadership in a respected international practiceWork in a culture built on collaboration, contextual design, and exceptional qualityCreate destinations that feel authentic to Colorado’s—and the world’s—landscape