Architect
Looking for a licensed Architect with 10+ years experience to manage, acquire, and collaborate on a variety of residential, community, and commercial projects.
Austin Design Cooperative, a worker-owned architecture firm based in Brattleboro, Vermont, is seeking a licensed Architect (NCARB) to join our growing team. Our team is comprised of highly empathetic listeners, thinkers, and doers, and our work is guided by our motto: architecture for enjoying life. Our work ranges from affordable multifamily, commercial, and community-focused projects to custom homes, across Western Massachusetts, Vermont, and occasionally further afield. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable, community-engaged design; enjoys working in a cooperative studio environment; and brings both strong technical skills and a clear design voice.
What you’ll do:
• Design and document multifamily, community, commercial and residential projects
• Acquire projects, write proposals
• Develop drawings and details in Vectorworks from concept through construction (existing conditions, design, code review, project specifications and project manual, bidding assistance, construction administration, project closeout)
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Contribute to studio design discussions and project reviews
• Help strengthen a practice centered on sustainability, equity, and craft
• Maintain required state and national memberships and licensure needed to stamp drawings
• Complete CEUs on time as required by each state(s)
Qualifications:
• Licensed Architect with NCARB record (or ability to obtain reciprocity in VT/MA)
• Proficiency in: Vectorworks for design and drafting; Sketchup (or ability to learn quickly); Adobe; Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of construction detailing and building documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to sustainable design, cooperative values, and collaborative practice
• Experience: 10–15 years preferred
What we offer:
• Full-time, in-office position in Brattleboro, Vermont
• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
• A collaborative, design-focused studio working on meaningful projects
• After one year, there is potential to become a member-owner in our worker cooperative and participate in shared governance and profit-sharing.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and selected work samples (PDF or portfolio link) to our General Manager, Chamois Holschuh (mailto:chamois@austin.design), with the subject line “Architect Position – Your Name.”
Pay Range: $80,000–$90,000 dependent on experience
Contact: Chamois Holschuh
Email: chamois@ austin.design