Senior Residential Architect - Design Lead (5-7 yrs)

Pfeffer Torode Architecture; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (vision & dental)

Paid time off (15–20 days + 9 holidays

4% 401K matching with immediate vestin

$200 monthly technology stipend

PD reimbursement and opportunities

Job summary

Pfeffer Torode, an award-winning architecture and design firm, seeks an experienced residential architectural designer to lead multiple projects and contribute across all design phases. Candidates should show a strong portfolio, leadership capability, and a keen eye for spatial detail in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of professional experience, a professional architecture degree, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, BArch or above.
• 5-7 years of professional experience.
• Architectural License in at least 1 State (preferred but not required).
• Strong conceptual & spatial design abilities (as shown in portfolio).
• Knowledge of construction detailing for wood frame systems.
• Knowledge of applicable local codes.
• Experience and willingness to take on a leadership role.
• Ability to produce detailed and high-level construction documents.
• Effective communication with design team, trade partners, and clients.
• High motivation and resourcefulness.
• Willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.
• Proficiency in BIM: Revit; 2-D CAD: AutoCAD; 3-D Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino; Adobe Creative Suite; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Take on a leadership role across several residential projects.
• Manage and produce designs through all project phases.
• Contribute to construction documents and coordination with consultants and trades.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong design & communication skills

Spatial understanding

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional architecture degree (BArch or higher)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp/Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pfeffer Torode, an award-winning architecture and design firm, seeks an experienced residential architectural designer to lead multiple projects and contribute across all design phases. Candidates should show a strong portfolio, leadership capability, and a keen eye for spatial detail in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5–7 years of professional experience, a professional architecture degree, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.