Design Staff

Description

About Ayers Saint Gross:

Ayers Saint Gross is an internationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and space analytics. Since our founding in 1912, we have built a reputation for designing environments of enduring value. The focus of our expertise and most of our work supports mission-driven clients, particularly colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. Our design approach is inspired by a critical and analytical discourse, a respect for past wisdom, a mind to future potential, and a belief that we have an obligation to leave places better than we found them. Our mission is to engage people and places to create designs that enrich our world. With over 140 professionals, we are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with offices in Washington, DC and Tempe, Arizona.

Position Overview:

We are seeking individuals to join the Ayers Saint Gross team following graduation from an accredited architecture or design program. Ayers Saint Gross is proud to offer staff the opportunity to work side by side with our design leaders and clients in performing work that is both meaningful and critical to our project success.

As an Architectural Designer, you will be actively involved in the development of architectural projects from conception to construction documents. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong design and technical skills as well as an ability to contribute to an energetic process. This is an excellent opportunity to be creative in a dynamic, collaborative studio environment with some of the country’s most experienced higher education architects and planners.

Requirements

• •Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited degree program is required.
• •LEED accreditation required within 12 months.
• •Driven to achieve professional registration.
• •Prior internship or work experience in an architecture firm preferred.
• •Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• •A portfolio illustrating a strong design and technical understanding of architecture.
• •Familiarity with 3D modeling, rendering, presentation and design software such as SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe suite, and Revit.
• •Solid MS Office skills.
• •Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• •Excellent graphic and verbal communication skills.
• •Exceptional relationship building skills.

Why work at Ayers Saint Gross?

• •We are a design-driven firm with exceptional clients, creative partners, and award-winning projects
• •We are striving for constant improvement in all facets of our business
• •We are an employee-owned company, who values the contributions and development of our nearly 200 employee-owners
• •We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
• •We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring design into the community

Ayers Saint Gross is a respected leader in the community offering comprehensive benefits and a highly energized work environment. For additional information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ayerssaintgross.com.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 annually. The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.

Ayers Saint Gross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on merit, performance, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ayers Saint Gross is committed to providing accessible employment; specific physical and mental requirements for this position may be provided upon request. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.