Architect

The Architect's Newspaper; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health plan

Dental and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Paid family leave

401(k) with employer contribution

ESOP

Job summary

KieranTimberlake, based in Philadelphia, seeks an experienced architect to join our studio. The role spans design, documentation, and leadership across projects in civic, academic, cultural, and institutional sectors.

With 6–10 years of experience and licensure progression, you will own construction documents, lead coordination with consultants, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, design-forward environment.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in architectural practice.
• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure.
• Strong design and documentation skills with ownership of construction documents.
• Experience coordinating with design consultants across project phases.
• Solid technical background and familiarity with building systems, codes, standards, and construction.
• Ability to contribute to design decisions across multiple project phases from concept to construction documents.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu/Studio.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of projects of multiple scales and types.
• Develop architectural details and assemblies that support building performance and design intent.
• Prepare client and stakeholder design presentations.
• Coordinate design efforts and deliverables of design consultants and project team.
• Take ownership of construction documents, technical coordination, and documentation quality.
• Collaborate with Principals and Associates in project management.
• Contribute to the firm's technical and design quality through QA and Knowledge Communities.
• Mentor emerging professionals.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Bluebeam Revu/Studio

Education

Architectural licensure or pursuing licensure

Job description

KieranTimberlake is seeking an experienced architect to join our Philadelphia studio. Our projects span civic, academic, cultural, and institutional work, and you’ll work alongside colleagues who engage deeply across all phases, from early design through construction administration, and who are invested equally in design and documentation. Qualified candidates will have 6-10 years of professional practice along with a strong background in architectural design, documentation, and consultant coordination. Founded in 1984, KieranTimberlake unites the expertise and talents of professionals from diverse backgrounds in a practice that is recognized globally. In 2025, after 40 years as a founder-led firm, we transitioned to 100% employee ownership, a milestone that reflects a deep commitment to our staff.

Your Role

Experienced architects have an important role and voice in the design and documentation of their projects. Depending on experience, this may mean generating and developing design ideas, owning significant portions of construction documentation, leading consultant coordination, or taking on a leadership role within a project.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of projects of multiple scales and types
• Develop architectural details and assemblies that support building performance and design intent
• Contribute to the preparation of client and stakeholder design presentations
• Coordinate design efforts and deliverables of design consultants and project team
• Take ownership of construction documents, technical coordination, and documentation quality
• Collaborate with Principals and Associates in the management of projects
• Contribute to the firm’s technical and design quality through participation in our Quality Management and Knowledge Communities groups
• Mentor emerging professionals

Your Qualifications

We're looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates well, and can work with independence and sound judgment toward deadlines in an iterative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications include:

• 6 to 10 years of experience in architectural practice
• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure
• Strong design and documentation skills and meaningful ownership of construction document packages
• Experience coordinating with design consultants across project phases
• Solid technical background and familiarity with building systems, codes, standards, and construction
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to design decisions across multiple project phases, from concept design through construction documents
• Ability to resolve technical and detailing challenges with independence and accountability
• Familiarity with performance-based or research-informed design approaches
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu/Studio

We’ll give additional consideration to candidates with:

• Experience leading documentation teams or serving as primary technical point of contact on a project
• Experience with Grasshopper, Dynamo, and Enscape
• Experience with digital fabrication, mock-ups, and prototypes of materials and assemblies
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices

Working Here

You’ll work alongside senior staff and firm leadership on projects that are technically demanding and design-forward, with a structured career framework that makes growth legible at every level.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• paid time off and paid holidays
• a medical and prescription plan with an employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement
• dental and vision care coverage
• short and long term disability and life insurance
• paid family leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Our retirement package includes a 401(k) plan with employer contribution and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

We work out of our Philadelphia studio, with a policy that provides for one remote day per week.

KieranTimberlake supports the professional development of our staff. We encourage participation in our research and knowledge communities. We provide a mentorship program, opportunities to engage in firm-wide initiatives, and reimbursement for licensure exams and license renewals.

About KieranTimberlake

Based in a former bottling factory in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, KieranTimberlake unites professionals from diverse backgrounds in a practice recognized globally for design excellence and research innovation. Our work includes programming, planning, and design of new buildings, building renewals, adaptive reuse, and urban and campus planning, as well as developing performance analysis and prediction tools; building and environmental monitoring; and novel building technologies.

Every project begins with a question. A seed, from which a cycle of inquiry unfolds—each answer sparking the next question, so that any one finished design solution brims with insight and empathy. We work within a culture of continuous discovery, where architecture is not a fixed outcome but an evolving dialogue. Our commitment extends beyond delivering exceptional work; we push the boundaries of practice itself, shaping the future of the built environment with clarity, curiosity, and purpose.

We are a signatory of the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment and US Architects Declare.

KieranTimberlake is an Equal Opportunity and Afformative Action employer committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.