AIA Arizona Job Board

POSTED 11/24/2025

Architectural Designer (4–6 Years Experience)

Location: Hybrid / Remote-Friendly
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

You will be a key contributor across all phases of design, from early concept work to detailed documentation. Our studio undertakes a wide range of project types—workplace, cultural, institutional, commercial, and adaptive reuse—offering opportunities to grow, lead, and shape meaningful work.

Competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support design exploration, research, and development at multiple scales

• Produce drawings, models, and visualizations that communicate ideas with clarity

• Collaborate with project teams and clients to advance purposeful, high-quality design

• Contribute to a studio culture rooted in dialogue, rigor, and the shared pursuit of transformative architecture

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture

• 4–6 years of professional experience in an architecture or design practice

• Strong design sensibility supported by solid technical understanding

• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Blue Beam, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools

• Excellent communication and collaborative working style

• Architectural licensure is valued but not required

POSTED 11/13/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the creation of project designs and plans for all phases of projects. Coordinate the work of building design consultants while monitoring drawings throughout the process. Initiate and create project designs and plans of all phases of one or more projects. Responsible for preparing presentations and design drawings. Act as an internal and external ambassador for the firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities

• Attend and present at design review, city council, planning commission, and community meetings.
• Organize and develop scope of entitlements projects.
• Coordinate with agencies, municipalities, and consultant team.
• Coordinate project staffing with the Operations team.
• Plan, organize, and manage the architectural design for the most complex projects.
• Prepare the project scope and fee proposals and ensure project number is assigned, contract is signed, and consultants’ proposals are signed.
• Complete the project design and design deliverables within budgeted hours and schedule. Verify project status and identify any issues related to expended time vs. budgeted hours or potential problems.
• Promptly address and issue all change of service requests from staff and consultants.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local planning directors and department staff.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively and continuously engaged in the community to give Onyx a public presence.
• Take an active role in new client enrollment and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Maintain positive relationship with client, ask for potential future work.
• Coordinate and manage client relationships and help to foster positive working relationships.
• Review and evaluate projects assigned by VP, Directors, Client Managers.
• Develop feasibility reports, research, and establish development opportunities, project constraints, and communicate them with clients and consultants.
• Schedule and direct project kick-off meeting with all consultants to discuss schedule, scope and determine required information.
• Communicate effectively with client project related updates and schedule changes to the client.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Design Professional

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture with 10 years of experience in the architectural profession.
• Professionally licensed in at least one state.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or REVIT, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, and other tools.
• Possess design creativity and advanced technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently on all aspects of architectural projects.
• Experienced with and be able to mentor staff on techniques of project management, code review and analysis, quality control and/or construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture with 10 plus years of experience in commercial projects in retail, industrial, or multifamily sectors.
• Professionally licensed in more than one state.

BENEFITS

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in Onyx Creative comprehensive benefits programs, including:

• Company-paid employee insurance – medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
• Retirement Plans – available options
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional development benefits (Education Assistance)
• Paid industry and professional dues
• Company-provided laptops
• Variety of company-sponsored social events
• Volunteer community service opportunities.
• Rewards and Recognition
• Flexible workday

Onyx Creative, Inc. strives to provide competitive market-informed compensation based on a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to, education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Join us and become part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and transforming visions into reality. We are not just architects and designers; we are storytellers shaping the narrative of spaces that inspire and captivate.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

POSTED 10/9/2025

Your Role:

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor, manage, and guide junior designers, providing oversight, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality deliverables and professional growth within the team.
• Project Coordination: Manages own design projects with minimal or no supervision. Provide input on project designs from other team members. A proven ability to handle multiple, and often complex, projects. Complete a smooth transition from Design to Construction Documents (CDs).
• Design Excellence: Deliver the design of a project through entitlements phase and assists the production team. Mitigate risks and resolve design issues while ensuring client success.
• Client Relations: Define client goals and align expectations. Represent the firm in client facing and regulatory meetings.
• Regulatory & Industry Expertise: Experience in jurisdictional communications, city meetings, board, and council meetings. Demonstrates compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement submittals. Conduct site feasibility research and visit sites when required.
• Innovation & Growth: Identify emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to deliver quality designs.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional Communication: Confidently communicates design concepts and project status to clients, consultants, and jurisdiction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Design Mastery: Combine aesthetics, functionality, and technical precision to develop site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and material specifications.
• Time Management: Highly organized and methodical to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Technical Proficiency: Good proficiency in Revit.

Long Term Growth

This role is designed with long-term growth in mind. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibilities.

Experience:

A minimum of 10-15 years of firsthand architectural design experience working on US based projects. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role and working on similar projects types. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

What’s In It for You:

We’re proud to foster a positive work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

We offer exceptional benefits to ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

Physical Requirements:  

Office environment with some site visits required.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been written to describe the general level of work performed. It is intended to include current essential functions, level of skill, and knowledge to complete the role. It is not a comprehensive list of duties. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

To Apply:

A portfolio of work shall be submitted with the application, with the emphasis on the experience in the Hospitality, Multi-Family, and Commercial sectors.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to: inbox@design-cell.com

POSTED 10/6/2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Healthcare Project Architect to join our team. This pivotal role involves leading the design and documentation process for architectural projects, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring that design intent is carried through to construction. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in architectural principles, industry standards, and project delivery methods, along with a passion for thoughtful design, critical problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects while growing within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads project teams with a collaborative spirit, fostering open communication and clear direction that drives high performance, cultivates innovative design solutions, and ensures successful project execution.
• Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients, as necessary.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Directs activities of junior designers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Interface with other discipline team leaders and perform cross-discipline coordination throughout all project phases.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
• Responsible for documentation of existing conditions of projects as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff and provide guidance, feedback, and support on skill development and career advancement.

Qualifications:

Healthcare Experience Is Required

Education: Five-year bachelor’s degree in architecture

Experience: Minimum ten years’ experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed), with proven specific experience in healthcare projects.

Computer Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite experience

Travel: up to 20% depending on project

Licenses/Certifications: State Architectural License,  NCARB Certification, LEED or other certification (preferred)

POSTED 10/6/2025

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Project Designer driven by a passion for design excellence.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design leadership for commercial projects in our Austin or Scottsdale studios.  They will collaborate with project teams to develop a project’s design vision and be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the design from Concept through implementation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience – 10+ years of commercial design experience, including work in master planning, mixed-use developments, multi-family and hospitality
• Professional Licensure – preferred, not required
• Design Skills –strong design fundamentals, critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Technical Skills –strong technical understanding of codes, zoning, building systems, and construction methods
• Communication Skills – engaging, dynamic communicator/presenter with both internal teams and with clients and consultants; strong written and verbal skills; quality hand drawing skills
• Team-oriented – successful collaborator in a high-energy team environment
• Software Proficiency – SketchUp, D5 Render, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Comprehensive benefits – Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching; paid time off + closed week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; license/AIA membership reimbursement; paid parking/transit; etc.
• Flexibility –Weekly flex-time opportunities including alternative daily work hours and a compressed work week option
• Professional development & growth – Knowledge building, continuing education opportunities, and project-level mentorship
• Team diversity & engagement – 80+ talented professionals across both studios and growing, with frequent opportunities for collaboration and socializing
• Competitive compensation

CONTACT

Interested and qualified professionals, please email a PDF of your resume and portfolio (no larger than 10mb) to careers@nelsenpartners.com.

Nelsen Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.