Open Roles for Every Stage of Your Career at AO

Join AO

Architecture is a long game. Firms evolve, markets change, and the best work happens when talented people come together with a shared sense of purpose.

For more than 50 years, AO has built its reputation through strong relationships, thoughtful design, and a commitment to delivering meaningful work for our clients. But we don’t see our history as the destination. We see it as the foundation for what comes next.

Today, AO is growing, evolving, and continuing to challenge itself to become a better firm with better design, better collaboration, and better opportunities for our people. We are looking for thoughtful, motivated individuals who want to be part of that journey.

If you’re someone who cares deeply about design, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to contribute to a firm that is actively shaping its future, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We’re Interested In

We are always interested in connecting with talented professionals at a range of experience levels, particularly those with backgrounds in:

Multifamily

Retail

Hospitality

Mixed-Use

Science + Technology

Other commercial and institutional sectors

Whether you are a Job Captain, Senior Job Captain, Designer, Planner, Project Manager , or a professional with similar experience, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.

We work together onsite from our Orange, CA, Solana Beach, CA, Atlanta, GA and New York, NY offices. These roles does not offer remote work or relocation assistance.

Why AO?

Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and the belief that great work happens when people are supported and challenged in equal measure. You’ll find a team that values:

Strong relationships, with clients and each other

A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality

Continuous learning and professional growth

Thoughtful design paired with technical rigor

At AO, you will work alongside colleagues who care deeply about what they do and are committed to building something meaningful together.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team. Highlights include:

Medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance

Most medical plans fully paid for employee-only coverage

Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability

Retirement plan, health savings, and flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Free parking and convenient transit access

Employee discount program (OC location)

Don’t See a Role That Fits?

We’re always interested in meeting talented people, even if the right role isn’t posted today.

If AO sounds like the kind of place where you would like to grow your career, submit your resume and tell us a little about your interests and experience. When an opportunity aligns, we’ll be in touch.