Aspen Project Associate — Mountain-Context Architecture

AIA Colorado; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northworks Architects & Planners is seeking a Project Associate to join our Aspen, Colorado studio. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for early-career designers or recent graduates to develop skills in a collaborative design-driven environment in the Rocky Mountains.

The Aspen office handles high-end residential, mountain estates, and boutique hospitality projects within Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley, and Mountain West.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in architecture or design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Design from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of architectural designs and documentation across all phases of a project.
• Produce detailed construction documents, presentation drawings, and high-quality renderings.
• Coordinate effectively with consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Participate in client meetings, internal design reviews, and project planning sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Northworks’ offices nationwide, fostering a cohesive design approach.
• Work closely with the Aspen Director and take guidance from the Mountain West leadership team.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

Lumion

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Northworks Architects & Planners is seeking a Project Associate to join our Aspen, Colorado studio. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for early-career designers or recent graduates to develop skills in a collaborative design-driven environment in the Rocky Mountains.

The Aspen office handles high-end residential, mountain estates, and boutique hospitality projects within Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley, and Mountain West.