Designer 1–4 yrs

AIA Triangle; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtCraft Architects in Durham, NC seeks a Designer with 1–4 years of professional experience and a professional degree in Architecture. The role offers opportunities for meaningful project responsibility early in your career, direct access to firm leadership and clients, and exposure to projects from concept through construction.

You’ll work with experienced architects on mixed-use, multifamily, commercial, higher education, and residential projects, developing skills in design,

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of professional architecture experience.
• Professional degree in Architecture required.
• Thoughtful designer and collaborative problem solver.
• Curious, motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and documentation in collaboration with experienced architects.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage construction administration tasks.
• Contribute to projects from initial ideas through construction.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

ThoughtCraft Architects is seeking a talented and motivated Designer with 1–4 years of professional experience to join our Durham studio.

We are an award-winning, design-driven architecture practice with studios in Durham, NC and Somerville, MA. Our work spans mixed-use and multifamily, commercial, higher education, and modern residential design. Across project types, we bring a strong commitment to thoughtful design, sustainability, craft, and creating places that have lasting value.

As a small, collaborative studio, we offer emerging designers something that can be difficult to find at larger firms: meaningful project responsibility early in your career, direct access to firm leadership and clients, and exposure to projects from initial ideas through construction.

You’ll work closely with experienced architects and partners while developing your skills in design, documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has 1–4 years of professional architecture experience and a professional degree in Architecture
• Is a thoughtful designer and collaborative problem solver
• Is curious, motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative
• Has experience with or interest in higher education, multifamily/mixed-use, commercial, and residential projects
• Has strong Revit skills; proficiency with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape is a plus
• Is interested in sustainable design, material innovation, and how buildings are put together
• Wants to grow professionally and work toward architectural licensure

Why ThoughtCraft?

You’ll join a supportive studio where your ideas and contributions matter. We offer direct mentorship, a healthy work/life balance, competitive compensation and full benefits with 401(k), support toward licensure, and a clear opportunity to grow your responsibilities as the firm grows.