Architectural Designer

Pamela Sandler Architect; Stockbridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant perks

Job summary

Pamela Sandler Architect seeks an Architectural Designer with 2+ years of experience to contribute from schematic design through construction documents and administration. You will work closely with the principal and team to shape responsibility and compensation based on experience, focusing on meaningful design and robust documentation.

Strong candidates combine design judgment, technical curiosity, and dependable follow-through.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional architectural experience; more is welcome.
• Experience from schematic design through construction documents and administration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, accuracy, coordination, and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings from schematic design through construction documents.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, permit sets.
• Translate concepts and feedback into architectural documentation.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, mechanical, landscape, and lighting consultants.
• Assist with programming, space planning, site studies, and design options.
• Support zoning, permitting, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in meetings and site visits; track decisions and revisions.
• Assist during construction with RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and site docs.
• Collaborate on interiors detailing and development of office standards.

Skills

Drafting

Coordination

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are looking for an Architectural Designer with at least 2 years of professional experience who wants meaningful responsibility and broad exposure to the full project process. We welcome candidates with significantly more experience and will shape responsibility and compensation accordingly. This is not a narrowly defined drafting position. You will contribute from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration, while working closely with our principal and experienced team members.

The strongest candidate will combine design judgment, technical curiosity, and dependable follow-through. We value people who ask good questions, communicate clearly, and enjoy figuring out how a design becomes a well-built project.

What You Will Do

• Develop architectural drawings from schematic design through design development and construction documents.
• Produce accurate plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, permit sets, and construction sets.
• Translate sketches, markups, design concepts, and client feedback into clear architectural documentation.
• Assist with programming, space planning, site studies, and schematic design options.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, civil, mechanical, landscape, lighting, and other consultants.
• Support zoning, permitting, historic review, and other regulatory submissions.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, contractor meetings, and internal design reviews.
• Help track decisions, open questions, revisions, deadlines, and coordination items across active projects.
• Assist during construction with RFIs, submittals, field questions, punch lists, and site documentation.
• Collaborate with our interiors work on kitchens, baths, cabinetry, lighting, materials, and interior detailing.
• Contribute to evolving office standards, Revit/AutoCAD workflows, templates, and quality-control systems.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 2 years of professional architectural experience; candidates with greater experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or comparable professional architectural education.
• Experience with custom residential architecture & renovations
• Strong drafting and construction-document skills with attention to accuracy, coordination, and detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is strongly preferred.
• SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, or other visualization skills are a plus.
• Working knowledge of residential construction, materials, assemblies, and detailing.
• Ability to interpret consultant information and incorporate it into coordinated architectural drawings.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to move several projects forward at once.
• Comfortable receiving direction while also taking ownership of assigned work.
• Architectural registration is not required; candidates pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.

Why Join PSA

• Work directly with the principal and experienced architects rather than being buried inside a large production team.
• Gain meaningful exposure to the entire life of a project, from early design through construction and closeout.
• Build real relationships with clients, builders, craftspeople, consultants, and local review authorities.
• Work on design-focused residential projects where materials, detailing, historic context, and interiors matter.
• Join a women-owned practice with a strong LGBTQ+ presence and a culture that values individuality, respect, and different perspectives.
• Have a visible impact on how the office works as we continue improving our digital tools, project systems, and design workflows.
• Build a career in the Berkshires with access to an unusually rich design, arts, cultural, and natural environment.

Compensation starts at $75,000 and generally falls between $75,000-$95,000 for candidates with 2-5 years of experience; candidates with greater experience may be considered above this range. Benefits include paid time off, a retirement contribution, and an employer contribution toward health insurance.