Project Architect

About the role

Little is a transdisciplinary design firm focused on elevating people, organizations, and communities through great design. We are seeking a Project Architect to join our Mixed-Use | Workplace Studio in Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Durham, NC; or Orlando, FL. The role involves shaping the future of workplace design, from visionary corporate headquarters to innovative speculative office environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of inspiring Workplace and Mixed-Use projects.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and specialty consultants in a truly integrated design process.
• Produce high-quality construction documents that reflect design excellence and technical rigor.
• Guide projects through construction administration while advocating for quality and client success.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• Help advance how we design, document, and deliver projects by embracing innovation and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Has experience delivering Workplace projects including Corporate Headquarters, Regional Offices, Speculative Office, and Mixed-Use developments.
• Enjoys transforming ambitious ideas into beautifully executed buildings.
• Bridges curiosity, creativity, and sound judgment to every design challenge.
• Learns collaboratively, inspiring those around you while remaining eager to learn from others.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Communicates clearly through conversations, sketches, presentations, and construction documents.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams and navigates complex project delivery.
• Possesses a strong understanding of design, planning, spatial relationships, materials, building systems, and detailing.
• Believes sustainability and high-performance design are fundamental to great architecture.
• Takes ownership, embraces accountability, and enjoys having fun while doing exceptional work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of professional architectural experience in complex projects.
• Licensed Architect (required).
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction detailing, codes, and materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit is a must.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Passion for technical excellence, client service, and collaborative design.

Skills

• Thoughtful design and technical excellence.
• Collaborative environment.
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Clear communication.
• Project coordination.
• Technical expertise.
• Sustainability and high-performance design.

Benefits

• Working alongside nationally recognized Workplace designers and technical leaders.
• Meaningful responsibility with the autonomy to make decisions and influence project outcomes.
• Diverse, high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.
• A collaborative culture built on curiosity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop professionally, mentor others, and shape the future of our practice.
• A firm committed to design excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating measurable outcomes for our clients.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to support a healthy work-life balance.