Designer

Foster + Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster + Partners is seeking a Designer in Nashville to contribute across design stages on medium to large‑scale projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio.

You will work with a global team, develop your skills through mentorship, and support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion while advancing construction documentation and design outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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, with the ability to produce clear, coordinated Construction Documentation (CD) and Construction Administration (CA).
• 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.

Skills

Design thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Architecture degree (AIA, NCARB, ARB, RIBA or equivalent)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Designer

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nashville

Reporting To: Gerard Evenden

Description

As an Designer 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, with the ability to produce clear, coordinated Construction Documentation (CD) and Construction Administration (CA).
• 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.