Senior Architect – Classical Architecture

Vcbo; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VCBO Architecture in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Senior Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across sacred and institutional work. You will guide design, ensure technical rigor, and uphold classical architectural principles while mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and consultants.

The role emphasizes design excellence, collaboration, and professional growth within a studio that values tradition and modern BIM practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Architectural licensure preferred, but not required.
• Experience or strong interest in classical, traditional, or sacred architecture.
• Strong Revit proficiency; familiarity with BIM tools a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with comfort presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects.
• Contribute to and uphold principles of classical architecture, proportion, materiality, and detailing where appropriate.
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams, supporting both design excellence and technical rigor.
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision, execution, and long-term goals.
• Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction, with careful attention to design intent.
• Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings, fostering trust-based client relationships.
• Contribute to firmwide design standards, technical initiatives, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Architecture degree

Licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

BIM tools familiarity

Job description

Senior Architect, Classical & Sacred Architecture

Architectural ·

Salt Lake City, UT

Overview

VCBO Architecture is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across a range of sectors, including sacred and institutional work. This role is ideal for a design- and technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative, design-focused studio culture.

You’ll work with a high level of autonomy, mentor staff, and help advance design quality and best practices across the firm—particularly on projects that require care, continuity, and a deep respect for architectural tradition.

About VCBO

VCBO is an award-winning architecture firm based in downtown Salt Lake City. Our work spans education, civic, healthcare, religious, and commercial projects, with a focus on strengthening communities through thoughtful design.

We are especially committed to work that carries long-term cultural and spiritual significance, including sacred architecture rooted in classical principles, craftsmanship, and enduring design values.

We value mentorship, professional growth, and balance, and support a studio culture that’s both design-driven and genuinely human (yes, including a 9/80 option and the occasional office dodgeball game).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects
• Contribute to and uphold principles of classical architecture, proportion, materiality, and detailing where appropriate
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams, supporting both design excellence and technical rigor
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision, execution, and long-term goals
• Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction, with careful attention to design intent
• Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings, fostering trust-based client relationships
• Contribute to firmwide design standards, technical initiatives, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Architectural licensure preferred, but not required
• Experience or strong interest in classical, traditional, or sacred architecture
• Strong Revit proficiency; familiarity with additional design and BIM tools a plus
• Strong communication skills, with comfort presenting to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work with professionalism and discretion