Architectural Designer

About the role

Nolan Bell Design Studio is seeking an Architectural Designer with 4–7 years of professional experience to join our small, highly collaborative studio. The position offers opportunities to work on high-end custom residential, boutique hospitality, and thoughtfully designed commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Moving fluidly between conceptual design, material exploration, detailing, and construction documentation
• Contributing to and preparing comprehensive construction document sets, with an understanding of consultant coordination and detailing
• Understanding building assemblies, detailing, and construction methods
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Having a self-directed approach, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborating with principals from initial concepts through construction administration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 4–7 years of professional experience, including experience on high-end custom residential, boutique hospitality, or thoughtfully designed commercial projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong foundation in architectural design, detailing, documentation, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies
• A thoughtful design, technical rigor, and exceptional graphic, verbal, and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building assemblies, detailing, and construction methods
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and genuine curiosity about architecture, interiors, materials, and construction

Portfolio Requirements

Your portfolio should demonstrate both design thinking and technical proficiency. Please include examples of conceptual design work, built projects, construction details, and completed drawing sets that clearly illustrate your role in the design and execution of each project.

About Our Studio

We intentionally maintain a small, collaborative practice where ideas are shared openly, and every team member has a meaningful voice in the design process. We value curiosity, humility, accountability, and a deep appreciation for architecture, interiors, materials, and craftsmanship.

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical insurance
• Flexible paid time off

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (maximum 10 MB PDF) to hello@nolan-bell.com. No phone calls, please.