Analyst, Architecture & Development

AJ Capital Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Capital Partners, based in Nashville, is looking for an Architecture & Development Analyst with a passion for architecture and real estate. This position requires analyzing architectural opportunities and developing product concepts to support acquisitions and development teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in architecture and at least 2 years of experience, showcasing strong skills in architectural software like AutoCAD and Revit. Join a fast-paced environment aimed at transforming real estate through design-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of design software.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new opportunities from an architectural point of view.
• Prepare investment committee presentations.
• Create visual narratives that support deal execution.

Skills

Architectural representation and visualization

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This role will be performed onsite in the Nashville office.

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking an Architecture & Development Analyst who is passionate about pursuing a career in the intersection of architecture and real estate to assist the Acquisitions and Development teams and support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors.

ABOUT AJCP

Adventurous Journeys ("AJCP") Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager founded in 2008. The firm repositions real estate to build timeless, scalable businesses and brand platforms. We deliver returns on transformative real estate by applying placemaking, inspired design, and hospitality principles to spaces overlooked or undervalued by traditional investment firms. The firm’s current portfolio includes $5.9 billion of assets across 100+ properties and 50+ geographic markets. With a mission to humanize hospitality through handcrafted projects made by people for people, AJCP delivers spaces that evoke emotional connections and become backdrops for enriching life experiences. Our headquarters are in Nashville, with offices in Chicago, London, and Miami. For more information on AJCP, please visit www.ajcpt.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Analyst, Architecture & Development will be responsible for shaping how design informs investment decisions across AJCP’s real estate platforms. Working at the intersection of architecture and acquisitions, this role evaluates opportunities, develops product concepts, and creates compelling visual narratives that support deal execution and enhance investment outcomes through design-driven thinking. This role provides direct exposure to senior leadership and the firm’s investment decision-making process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work in a fast-paced Acquisitions environment to analyze new opportunities from an architectural point of view
• Review due diligence materials and prepare investment committee presentations
• Create presentation materials such as masterplans, floor plans, massings, elevations, and other graphics/renderings
• Source and lead creative processes to further define our built product across a variety of markets and asset classes, including an understanding of the deals/projects and proposing products that strongly align with investment theses and fit within AJ’s real estate platforms
• Interact with the design and development teams on budgeting, zoning, and contracting matters
• Interact and collaborate with multiple external architecture, design, and rendering firms during the development process
• Develop relationships with department leads, assisting with various research projects for both historical and prospective investments
• Assist with the design of presentation materials for executive review
• Procure contracts and identify (and execute) third-party solutions for design work.
• Utilize AI to facilitate our rendering process

WHO YOU ARE

AJCP is seeking a highly‑motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, but disciplined, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is equally passionate about architecture and real estate. This role also requires the following capabilities:

• Self‑starter with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously across a range of projects at varying stages of execution
• Strong proficiency in architectural representation and visualization
• Advanced working knowledge of design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to efficiently identify and execute high‑quality solutions
• Highly detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning all aspects of the real estate and design process
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous skill development, both technical and interpersonal
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proficient in architectural representation software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Architecture

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision‑making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. AJCP is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.