Architect I: Collaborative Studio Designer, 1–5 yrs

Facade Today; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ĒSO Architecture is seeking Architectural Staff (Level I–II) with 1–5 years of experience to support project teams across all phases of design and documentation in our newly established Colorado Springs studio. This role works closely with Celeste, our Colorado-based Associate Principal, and the Austin team, with increasing responsibility and ownership as experience grows and the studio takes shape.

Take ownership of scopes, coordinate with consultants, and contribute to construction

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• 1–5 years of professional architectural experience.
• ArchiCAD required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp is a plus.
• Experience producing DD and CD sets.
• Experience coordinating directly with consultants.
• Enrolled in AXP or licensed.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with Colorado (El Paso County / Colorado Springs) code and permitting is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project scopes from schematic design through construction documents.
• Prepare and manage permit submittals and respond to plan review comments.
• Support project teams across all phases from concept through construction.
• Assist with preparation of design drawings, presentation materials, and construction documents.
• Translate design direction into clear drawings under the guidance of senior staff.
• Help coordinate drawing sets, redlines, and revisions.
• Participate in internal team meetings, design reviews, and coordination discussions.
• Assist with consultant coordination and document organization.
• Support construction administration tasks, including site visits and documentation as needed.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to firm standards and workflows.
• Track time accurately and follow established project budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture through communication, reliability, and teamwork.
• Mentor newer staff as the Colorado Springs team grows.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time-management

Mentoring

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

ĒSO Architecture is seeking Architectural Staff (Level I–II) with 1–5 years of experience to support project teams across all phases of design and documentation in our newly established Colorado Springs studio. This role works closely with Celeste, our Colorado-based Associate Principal, and the Austin team, with increasing responsibility and ownership as experience grows and the studio takes shape.

Take ownership of scopes, coordinate with consultants, and contribute to construction