Design Architect

Foster + Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster + Partners in Nashville is seeking a Design Architect to join a multidisciplinary studio working on one of Nashville’s high‑profile schemes. You’ll contribute across design stages on medium to large‑scale projects, developing skills with a globally connected team that values innovation and mentorship.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of experience, a recognised Architecture degree, and strong presentation skills, with proficiency in Revit and related tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture from a recognised institution.
• 1–5 years of professional architectural experience on medium to large projects.
• Ability to develop and present design ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work across all stages of architectural design on medium to large‑scale projects.
• Contribute ideas and design thinking to shape project outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams within a studio environment.
• Develop your career through CPD and continuous learning.

Skills

Design thinking

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Organisational skills

Legal right to work

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As an

Department

Architecture

Location

Nashville

Description

As an Design Architect at Foster + Partners, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio working on one of Nashville’s most high‑profile schemes. You’ll contribute meaningfully across design stages on medium to large‑scale projects, developing your skills alongside a globally connected team that values innovation, mentorship and thoughtful design.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Work across all stages of architectural design on complex, large‑scale projects.
• Contribute ideas and design thinking that shape project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams in a studio environment.
• Develop your career through CPD and continuous learning.
• Be part of a studio committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What you will bring to the team:

• 1-5 years of professional experience, ideally on medium to large‑scale architectural projects.
• A recognised degree in Architecture (AIA, NCARB, ARB, RIBA or equivalent).
• Strong design thinking with the ability to develop, articulate and present ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in Revit, with experience using tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes medical and dental insurance, partially funded by the practice, life assurance, retirement planning support and access to employee assistance programmes providing counselling, wellbeing resources and lifestyle support.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities for development through continuous learning and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

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