Architectural Designer

Placework is an award-winning architecture and planning practice grounded in social and environmental responsibility. We are proud to be New Hampshire’s first architecture firm to become a Certified B Corporation and our downtown Portsmouth studio offers a collaborative atmosphere.

We are seeking an architectural designer with two to four years of professional experience, exceptional design instincts, and show-stopping graphic skills.

The success of our work is directly tied to the skills and culture of our team. You should be comfortable with graphic and written communication of ideas and excited to share your skills with a team that will reciprocally support your professional growth.

At Placework you will have the opportunity to work on several projects simultaneously, filling various roles. Our designers value the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of skills and we have supported many people on the path to licensure.

Your work will likely include the following aspects of our workflow:

• Interface with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Hand and digital sketching & physical models
• Use of BIM (Revit) to create construction documents
• Development of high-performance envelope details
• Site visits & construction administration
• Collaboration with peers, Project Managers and Principals
• Project management (Everybody manages something!)
• Support for marketing and office operations
• Community participation/engagement outside of the office

How To Apply

We are a standout firm in our market area whose growth depends on the passions and interests of all team members, so come prepared to share what you love. Please send a cover letter, resume and a page or two of graphic work that you are proud of to hello@placework.studio .