Senior Architect - Classical & Sacred Architecture
VCBO Architecture · Salt Lake City, UT · 5 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Senior Architect will lead design and delivery on impactful projects across various sectors, including sacred and institutional work. This role is ideal for a design- and technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative, design-focused studio culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects
- Contribute to and uphold principles of classical architecture, proportion, materiality, and detailing where appropriate
- Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams, supporting both design excellence and technical rigor
- Cook up and coordinate closely with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision, execution, and long-term goals
- Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction, with careful attention to design intent
- Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings, fostering trust-based client relationships
- Contribute to firmwide design standards, technical initiatives, and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Architectural licensure preferred, but not required
- Experience or strong interest in classical, traditional, or sacred architecture
- Strong Revit proficiency; familiarity with additional design and BIM tools a plus
- Strong communication skills, with comfort presenting to clients and stakeholders
- Ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work with professionalism and discretion