We Are Hiring: Architectural Designer

Whitten Architects in beautiful Portland, Maine, has a rare opening for an independently motivated Architectural Designer interested in joining our award-winning, client-focused, and design-driven residential practice. Design homes for extraordinary sites in Northern New England and be an integral member of a forward-thinking firm with a diverse portfolio, 35-plus-year history and vision for the future. Come see for yourself why Portland keeps getting voted one of the best places to live, and learn why we continue to be recognized by AIA New England as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm. The ideal candidate should have a specific passion for residential architecture, client contact, teamwork and an eagerness to both learn from and contribute to our collaborative studio environment. We firmly believe that the most successful architecture comes from a thorough understanding of each individual client needs, interests, and property. As such we design homes that are a reflection of the humans and sites they were designed for.

    Responsibilities:

• Develop and foster working relationships with and clients
   
• Partner with internal team members in an iterative design process
   
• Coordinate with external consultants including, structural engineer, landscape and interior designers
   
• Assist in the assembly of design presentations and Architectural Documents
   
• Participate in sourcing and specification of materials and systems
   
• Support our Construction Administration to ensure implementation of design intent
   
• Project participation from concept to completion
   
• Onsite job visits with active collaboration between contractors, landscape architects and interior designers

    Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task and a desire to positively contribute to design
   
• Excellent communication and time management skills
   
• Strong graphic communication capabilities - hand drawing is celebrated
   
• Experience with ArchiCAD (or similar), Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite
   
• Positive and productive collaboration both in the office and on the job site
   
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently and within a group
   
• 1-3 years of experience

    Education:

• Bachelors/Graduate Degree in Architecture
   
• Interest in pursuing continued education and working towards full licensure
   
• Knowledge/experience with construction is a plus

    Benefits:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
   
• Combination of remote and in office work
   
• Full health insurance coverage for employee + 60% of family coverage
   
• Health Savings Account
   
• 401K retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
   
• 2 weeks of paid vacation + 5 sick or personal days
   
• 10 paid holidays + summer flex-time
   
• Old Port parking (or public transportation reimbursement)

Please respond with cover letter, resume, and work samples to info@whittenarchitects.com. We look forward to hearing from you.