Senior Project Architect

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 hours in-office workweek

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting seeks an Experienced Designer for its Workplace Interiors Studio in the Charlotte Office. You will collaborate with design professionals to deliver interior architecture solutions that meet client goals.

You will lead project teams, manage design development to construction administration, and maintain strong client relationships while mentoring junior staff. Growth opportunities and a collaborative culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in the architecture & design industry.
• Deep understanding of building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Experience signing and sealing drawings.
• Ability to execute projects from conceptual design to owner occupancy.
• Strong design and Revit skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead with autonomy and guide interdisciplinary teams to project outcomes.
• Manage multiple workplace interiors projects from concept through construction administration.
• Direct client contact and build strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to meet budgets and schedules.
• QA/QC lead on projects and ensure contract documents are produced.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Signing & sealing drawings

Conceptual design to occupancy

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

10+ years in architecture & design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Little, is seeking an Experienced Designer with a passion for high-quality design, interior architecture and a positive, collaborative work style, for our Workplace Interiors Studio in our Charlotte Office.

We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that not only solve today’s design challenges but also anticipate future needs. Our culture fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging our team to challenge the status quo and continuously seek ways to advance our designs and processes.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be an ambitious, creative Project Architect with a background in Interiors who is passionate about design and is looking to improve the performance of our clients through creative collaboration and breakthrough ideas.

A candidate we'll love:

• You have Workplace-Interior project experience.
• You have experience in all phases of project execution from schematic design through construction administration.
• You are excited about the opportunity to develop strong client relationships.
• You are a resourceful and creative problem solver.
• You're a good teammate – you want those around you to succeed and you're capable of taking direction or leading a project to deliver a great product to our clients.
• You actively engage in mentorship – you value sharing your knowledge with your teammates and find excitement in educating those around you.
• You're good with people – a strong listener, respectful in your interactions with others and have a positive outlook on life.
• You're good communicator -verbally, graphically and in written form, people understand your ideas and the way you share them.
• You are organized and thorough – you understand how to work with and coordinate consulting partners and many moving parts to deliver a solid, final product.
• You have a strong understanding of design, space planning, spatial relationships, and materials.
• You have professional drive and still have fun while you work.

A position you'll love:

• You'll be working in our dedicated Workplace-Interiors studio with other professionals dedicated to Interior projects.
• You will be working on multiple projects at one time with the projects varying in project phase.
• You will have direct client contact.
• You'll have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• You'll coordinate with a team of architects, interior designers, and engineers to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• You'll help to lead our QA/QC efforts on your own projects as well as others.
• You'll be responsible for producing contract documents, signing and sealing drawings, and leading construction administration.
• You'll be accountable for project success.
• You'll support mentorship of more junior level staff
• You'll have growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in the architecture & design industry.
• Deep understanding of building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Experience signing and sealing drawings.
• Ability to execute projects from conceptual design to owner occupancy.
• Strong design and Revit skills.

Why Little

At Little, we don't just design environments-we design careers.

We invest in people who are driven to better themselves and eager to elevate their skills, mindsets, and impact. Here, your growth is not a side benefit; it is a core promise. Our expectation is 32 hours per week in office.

You'll find:

• Cross-mentoring opportunities to both teach and learn across disciplines and generations.
• Intentional coaching to help you strengthen leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges, expanding your professional toolkit.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• A community of peers and leaders who truly care about your aspirations and are committed to helping you achieve them.

A Role Where You Can Make a Meaningful Mark

• Join a studio of passionate professionals committed to design.
• Lead with autonomy. Trusted to guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Enjoy variety each day in planning, designing, coordinating, problem-solving, and inspiring.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of landscape architects, architects and engineers.
• Steward the entire project journey from concept through construction administration.
• Own outcomes with full support for your professional growth.
• Step into meaningful opportunity for leadership and advancement.

Curious what it's like to work at Little?

Check out our video! https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234.Want to hear more? Life at Little: Our Core Values on Vimeo

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