Staff Architect – Residential Design

Stonewood; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liberal PTO Policy

Medical insurance with 80% coverage (e

401k plan with 3% match

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Stonewood is seeking a versatile Staff Architect to lead design work on custom homes and high-end remodels. You will collaborate with interior designers, builders, and clients through schematic concepts to permit sets, shaping thoughtful, buildable solutions.

The role offers ownership, mentorship, and room to grow within a collaborative residential design studio focused on craft and quality.”

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch); licensure preferred or in progress.
• Experience from residential project work to leading design teams.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and strong design sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Design Development: Develop design concepts and refine them through schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Documentation & Detailing: Produce accurate, well-coordinated drawing sets, details, and specifications that are buildable.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Partner with clients, interior designers, and builders to align on design intent, budget, and schedule.
• Coordination: Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil consultants to ensure complete, conflict-free documents.
• Code & Permitting: Ensure designs meet applicable building codes and zoning requirements; support permit submittals and approvals.
• Construction Administration: Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and conduct site visits to ensure the built work reflects the design.
• Mentorship & Studio Culture: Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive, collaborative studio environment.

Skills

Design talent

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Construction site experience

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Licensure in progress or preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

About the position Join a collaborative residential design studio where great design and great building happen under one roof. As a Staff Architect, you’ll design exceptional custom homes and high-end remodels and work hand-in-hand with builders, interior designers, and clients to turn a vision into a beautifully detailed, buildable home. This is a versatile role with real ownership of your work, the support of an experienced team, and room to grow, an opportunity to do meaningful, craft-driven work across the full arc of a project, from early concept through construction.

Core Values

• Ethical
• Motivating
• Passionate About Details and Consistency
• Humble
• Take Initiative and Drive to Completion

Position overview

We are seeking a versatile Staff Architect to join our residential design studio. This role is intentionally broad, depending on experience, you may serve anywhere from Project Architect to Lead Architect, owning design and documentation on custom homes and high-end remodels.

You will work closely with our interior design team, builders, and clients throughout the design process, producing thoughtful, well-coordinated work from schematic concepts through permit sets and construction administration. We will scope responsibilities to match your strengths, with room to take on more as you grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Development: Develop design concepts and refine them through schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Documentation & Detailing: Produce accurate, well-coordinated drawing sets, details, and specifications that are both beautiful and buildable.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Partner with clients, interior designers, and builders to align on design intent, budget, and schedule.
• Coordination: Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil consultants to ensure complete, conflict-free documents.
• Code & Permitting: Ensure designs meet applicable building codes and zoning requirements; support permit submittals and approvals.
• Construction Administration: Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and conduct site visits to ensure the built work reflects the design.
• Mentorship & Studio Culture: Mentor junior staff (for senior-level candidates) and contribute to a positive, collaborative studio environment.

education, experience, and skills required

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch); licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred.
• Range of experience welcomed, from a few years of residential project work (Project Architect) to a seasoned designer ready to lead (Lead Architect).
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, detailing, codes, and the documentation process.
• Proficiency in current architectural software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp) and a strong design sensibility.

Compensation

• Liberal PTO Policy
• Medical insurance with 80% coverage for employee-only plans (family coverage paid by employee)
• 401k plan with a 3% company match
• Mileage Reimbursement

Personal Characteristics needed to perform this role

• Design Talent: A strong eye for proportion, detail, and craft in residential design.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Organization: Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Initiative: Self-directed, with the judgment to know when to lead and when to collaborate.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to visit and navigate construction sites, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Core Values: Alignment with our core values in all aspects of work.