We constantly search for new architects and designers who share our vision and passion for design. We are always interested in reviewing resumes as we seek to staff our firm with just the right people. Please fill out the form below to apply to join our team.

Commonwealth Architects provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Commonwealth Architects complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to:

Lee Shadbolt, AIA
Commonwealth Architects
101 Shockoe Slip, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Attn: Lee Shadbolt, AIA
CAMarketing@comarchs.com

Architectural Designer – Richmond, VA

Commonwealth Architects is looking for a highly motivated and creative individual as an Architectural Designer in our headquarters office located in the historic Shockoe Slip area of Richmond, Virginia.

As a firm, we specialize in contextual design by creating customized solutions to fit a specific environment. Our practice is constantly growing and includes corporate, governmental, multi-family, hospitality, and higher education projects as well as rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.

OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is ideal for graduates of an accredited architectural program with 2-5 years of experience in the architecture field, with experience working on a variety of project types. We are seeking an individual with design skills and a desire to learn the technical aspects of the profession working on a variety of project types. This is an opportunity to work, learn, and grow as part of our team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in Architecture with 2-5 years of experience
• Strong communications skills; spoken, written, and graphic
• Ability to both conceptualize a building’s design and to develop construction documents for implementation
• Demonstrate proficiency with the use of AutoCAD, Sketch-up and Revit
• Strong design skills
• Experience in the selection of building materials and systems, and detailing systems
• Successful team-oriented and collaborative attitude
• Diligence in seeking solutions to complex problems
• Efficiency in responding to the team’s needs
• Effective time management with multiple deadlines
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude
• Be accountable and comfortable rolling up their sleeves.
• Highly organized and possesses strong attention to details

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in all phases of the project from concept through construction
• Proficient in developing creative architectural solutions that meet the firm’s standard of design and client expectations.
• Make sound decisions on the methods of approach and development of project(s).
• Ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to each assignment
• Communicate with both internal and external team members including; managers, senior staff, team leaders, consultants, and clients
• Coordinate the project’s design intent with technical requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Commonwealth Architects is Equal Opportunity Employer with a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status