Career Opportunities

Entry and Mid Level Design Staff About Us Backen & Backen is focused on creating enduring places that elevate daily life, strengthen connection to landscape, and leave a lasting legacy for our clients and communities.

Our work spans residential, hospitality, and agrarian environments, with each project informed by a shared commitment to regenerative design principles, craftsmanship, wellness, and experiential richness. We believe architecture should foster meaningful human experiences while restoring ecological relationships and reinforcing a deeper sense of place.

Our studio values curiosity, humility, technical rigor, and thoughtful collaboration. We work closely across project typologies, allowing ideas and innovations developed in one area of practice to inform another. Position Overview We are seeking a hybrid/in-person Entry to Mid Level Designer to join our firm in either our Sausalito, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City studios. This role is ideal for an emerging professional with strong design sensibilities, technical aptitude, and a desire to contribute to thoughtful, detail-oriented work across a variety of project types.

The Designer role will support project teams through all phases of design and documentation, contributing to production drawings , 3D modeling, detailing, consultant coordination, and project visualization. This role offers significant opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and hands-on experience within a collaborative studio environment.

The ideal candidate is motivated by both design excellence and technical execution, as well as eager to contribute to projects that merge architecture, landscape, agriculture, hospitality, and wellness. Responsibilities

• Support project teams across schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration

• Produce drawing sets, architectural details, diagrams, presentation materials, and code analysis

• Develop 3D models and visualizations to communicate design intent

• Coordinate with Consultants, Fabricators, Contractors, and internal team members

• Assist with material research, product selection, and technical documentation

• Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction observation

• Contribute to maintaining project quality, organization, and studio standards

• Engage actively in design reviews, pin-ups, and collaborative problem solving Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture

• 0–7 years of professional experience preferred

• Strong proficiency in Revit required

• Experience with Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, with experience in AI/Agentic tools preferred

• Understanding of building systems, detailing, and construction documentation

• Strong graphic communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a highly design-focused environment

• Interest in regenerative design, materiality, landscape integration, and wellness-centered environments

• Desire to pursue architectural licensure encouraged What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on meaningful, design-driven projects across diverse typologies

• Collaborative and mentorship-oriented studio culture

• Exposure to all phases of project delivery

• Professional development and licensure support

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Salary range: $65,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

To Apply

Please submit directly to careers@backenarch.com.

• Resume / CV

• Portfolio (PDF under 15 MB preferred)

• Brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and our practice

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about thoughtful, place-based design.

Backen & Backen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

June 4, 2026 132 Mulberry Street Suite 2C New York, NY 1001 Architecture in Formation (AiF) is a small, award-winning NYC-based Architecture & Design studio, led by Matthew Bremer AIA, (Rice BA 90, B Arch 92, Yale M Arch 95) with an enviable range of projects across scales, typologies and locales. We possess great expertise and exploratory rigor in projects ranging from bespoke residences for private clients, affordable and supportive housing, mixed-use development, commercial, hospitality, and public / community-oriented projects. We provide architectural, and interior design services, and are routinely involved with the conservation of our projects. We are a highly collaborative, detail oriented, and process-driven practice committed to the long term and personal growth of every member of our team. We are currently seeking highly motivated, well-organized and well-spoken junior and intermediate level architectural designers, with up to five years’ experience to work with our team. At AiF you will be exposed to an unusually high level of design passion and rigor, a commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship in the broadest sense, and you will gain experience and responsibility quickly in our fast-paced environment. You’re likely to work on a master plan one day, and a custom sofa the next, and bring the same creative problem-solving tools to each. Responsibilities include:

• Management of projects from pre-design through schematics, approvals, bidding, contract documentation, and construction administration

• Lead and manage all communication during project development and delivery in-house and with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors

• Work closely with the senior staff to direct the development of design presentations

• Develop designs and coordinate the work of design consultants

• Research products and materials and coordinate with manufacturers to develop details

• Source architectural products, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment; manage vendors, owners, and contractor through procurement process

• Work with contractor, consultants, and owners to resolve issues encountered in the construction process Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

• Up to years of professional experience

• Must be currently working and/or residing in New York City or have the ability to relocate

• Command of written and verbal communication; fluency in written and spoken English essential. Candidates must be able to communicate with all members of the project team in one-on-one and group situations.

• Genuine interest in construction and materiality

• Proactive approach to working, with an ability to take initiative

• Command of and proficiency in hand drawing and digital representation. At AIF we deliver projects across a number of the most current digital platforms and programs: Autodesk REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, Rhino3d, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office

Please send CV, work samples and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to careers@aifny.com. Please no attachments over 20MB. Salaries and benefits packages are competitive with other New York City architecture and design firms.

Kelly and Stone Architects is a boutique high-end residential architecture firm with studios in Truckee, California and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We specialize in luxury custom residential design — mountain homes, ski retreats, and high-end custom builds — and we are actively looking to grow our team with talented, design-forward architects and interior designers.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following roles:

• Project Architect Level II (6+ years’ experience) M.Arch Preferred • Project Architect Level III (8+ years’ experience) M.Arch Preferred • Interior Designer with residential focus (BFA/MFA Interior Design) (10+ years experience)

Our ideal candidates are passionate about craftsmanship, materiality, and site-sensitive residential design. Experience or interest in high-altitude, mountain, and resort environments is a plus, though not required. We use Archicad, SketchUp, Lumion and Advanced AI programs and look for proficiency in at least one.

Our studio locations offer an extraordinary quality of life, world-class skiing, outdoor recreation, and the chance to work on architecturally meaningful projects from day one. We are a small firm where young designers gain real responsibility and direct client exposure quickly.

Please reach out to:

Kate Mulry, RA Kelly and Stone Architects
www.kellyandstonearchitects.com Truckee, CA | Steamboat Springs, CO

About

Marcus Gleysteen Architects is a nationally recognized residential firm headquartered in Deep River, CT. We run our small office as a collaborative studio – we enjoy open design discussions and knowledge sharing. Known for attention to detail and craftsmanship, our work reflects a sincere dedication and love for what we do. We are currently seeking a highly talented and driven Summer Design Intern to join our team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled/recently graduated from an accredited M.Arch program or a minimum of three years in a B.Arch program (or equivalent)
• Keen interest in custom residential architecture
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated design and visualization ability
• Prior architectural office experience strongly preferred
• Legal authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Drafting and 3D modeling
• Project research
• Production of presentation and marketing materials
• Participation in design discussions and reviews
• Assistance with site documentation and occasional site visits
• General office support

Details

Available in-office in Deep River, CT, or fully remote Approximately 10–12 weeks, beginning in late May or June 2026 Compensated; rate is commensurate with experience

To Apply

Please email a resume and work sample in a single PDF to hr@mgaarchitects.com with subject: “Summer Internship Application – [Your Name].” Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed above will be considered. No phone calls please.

JUMBO is an architecture and furniture design studio based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY. We have a small team of 4 employees working on a scale ranging from furniture design to large scale civil infrastructure projects. It’s a wide range of project types, but it’s the two things we love–small interiors and large exteriors. We are particularly interested in resiliency and climate change initiatives–real world projects that actually make a difference in peoples’ lives.

The job itself will be the intensive, large scale modelmaking of two projects:

1. Pumping Station for floodwater in Old Town Alexandria Park (cancelled October 2025 by Trump executive order terminating BRIC funding).
2. Waste Transfer Facility for AlexRenew Enterprises (Sewer Authority). This project will be constructed, with an anticipated construction completion of 2030.

Interns will have an opportunity to weigh in on design decisions, massing, material choice, etc. This is a great opportunity for a student to contribute to a resiliency project that is fully funded and will be built.

If interested, email Mark Talbot at mark@jumbo.nyc