Architect

Design Ergonomics; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

4 weeks paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Design Ergonomics, Fall River, MA, seeks a licensed architect to lead concept and schematic design on dental-office projects and to mentor our design team toward ARE licensure.

You will assume the licensed professional of record for construction documents, permitting, CA, and sealing drawings as we expand into full‑service work. Travel optional as projects require nationwide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect in at least one U.S. state; MA licensure required for this role.
• 10+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Mentor other architects; community-service/teaching is a plus.
• Strong permitting and construction-administration experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Enscape.
• Excellent communication and full fluency in English.
• Autonomy, time management, and professional presentation.
• Willingness to grow with a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and schematic design across multiple dental-office projects.
• Mentor architectural designers toward ARE licensure.
• Serve as licensed professional of record for construction documents, permitting, CA, and sealing drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, interior designers, engineers, and contractors.
• Help build out a full-service practice as the team grows.

Skills

Licensed Architect

10+ Years Experience

Mentor Architects

Permitting & CA

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

English Fluency

Communication

Time Management

Education

Architecture Degree Not Required

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Design With Purpose: Transforming Dental Care, One Practice at a Time

Architect | Fall River, MA | On-Site | Full-Time

Are you an experienced architect ready to do work that matters, somewhere you'll actually want to stay?

At Design Ergonomics, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics. It's about creating healthier, more efficient workplaces that help healthcare teams deliver their best care. We're looking for a licensed architect with deep expertise, strong judgment, and a real instinct for mentorship. Someone ready to lead, shape how we work, and help us grow our capabilities from the ground up.

Our Story

Design Ergonomics was founded by Dr. David Ahearn, a practicing dentist who saw firsthand the need for healthier, more ergonomic dental spaces. What started as a garage startup has grown into the nation's leader in dental office design, built on a proprietary, lean-principles approach to workspace efficiency and themed environments that no one else in the industry can replicate.

Our purpose is clear: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. We support local teams, sponsor community events, and donate equipment to clinics in need, including over $1 million in contributions to a dental clinic in the Dominican Republic. Our work helps dental practices become pillars of their communities, extending their reach through mission work and service.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on architecture role with a clear path to broader scope. Day to day, you'll lead concept and schematic design across a range of projects, and you'll mentor our design team. That includes supporting members toward their ARE licensure, which is a core and essential part of this position.

As we take on our first full-service projects, this role will grow with us. You'll help build out that capability and become the licensed professional of record, owning construction documents, permitting, construction administration, and the stamping and sealing of drawings. It's a rare chance to help stand up a full-service practice inside an established, financially healthy company, and to shape how it's done.

We've designed dental offices in old bank vaults, in high-rises, and from scratch on rural farmland. The industry is changing fast, and great workspaces are now essential to attracting both dental professionals and patients. Your work will directly improve the daily lives of healthcare teams nationwide.

What You'll Own

• Leading concept and schematic design across 3 to 10 small projects and 1 to 2 larger projects at a time, with capacity that flexes
• Mentoring our architectural designers and guiding team members toward ARE licensure
• Serving as licensed professional of record as we expand into full-service work: construction documents, permitting, CA, and sealing drawings
• Coordinating closely with clients, interior designers, practice advisors, engineers, and general contractors
• Spotting inefficiencies and helping improve how we work
• Bringing a clear design vision to life for our clients, from concept through completion

See Your Work Come to Life

You’ll be involved from concept to completion, with chances to visit project sites, see the professional photoshoots, and build a standout portfolio. Optional travel, every few months, takes our team to major cities and client locations anywhere from New Jersey to California.

Our Vibe

We’re small enough to be a close, tight-knit team and big enough to offer real, long-term stability. We’re a six-person design team inside a company of more than 50 people. Several of our people have been here over twenty years, and many joined us as the place they plan to retire from.

We move fast. Mornings start with a team huddle to align on priorities, and from there everyone works at their own pace, coming together for longer team discussions every two weeks. It's an active environment where things move quickly and people are trusted to own their work. If you're solution-oriented, flexible, and quick on your feet, you'll do well here. If you're looking for something slow and quiet, this isn't the place.

We’re real people doing real work. Team breakfasts and lunches aren't unusual, there's always someone good to talk to, and we take our meetings seriously while encouraging everyone to be themselves.

Work-Life Balance We Actually Mean

We back this up in practice. Team members have finished degrees while working here, supported by open communication about deadlines and the understanding that sometimes life needs to come first. When someone is on parental leave or vacation, no one reaches out. Period. You get what you give here, and we treat people well.

Hear From Our Designers

• "We're disrupting the industry through design and efficiency."
• "If you told me I would love designing dental offices before I worked here, I wouldn’t believe you, but the flexibility, atmosphere and trust here is a rare gem in architecture firms today."
• "Our projects are creative, diverse, and always meaningful."

What We're Looking For

• A licensed architect (licensed in at least one U.S. state; Massachusetts licensure required for this role)
• 10+ years of professional architecture experience
• A genuine mentor. Developing other architects is central to this role. Community-service or teaching experience is a plus if your mentoring has been less formal
• Strong permitting and construction-administration experience
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Enscape
• Excellent communication and full fluency in English
• Strong personal accountability, time management, and a well-presented, professional approach
• Autonomy, patience, and a positive, solution-first mindset
• A lifelong learner who's open to a different approach to design and planning, and unafraid to challenge convention

A professional architecture degree isn't required. Your license and your experience are what matter.

• Salary Range: $80,000-120,000 per year
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% company match (eligible after one year, then on a six-year vesting schedule)
• 4 weeks of paid time off, on top of paid holidays
• Paid AIA dues and continuing education
• Team events and optional travel opportunities
• 90-day introductory period