The success of our work is directly tied to the skills and culture of our team. We teach and learn from each other in a collaborative environment, and we invest deeply in the development of each individual as well as the collective. 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.  

We pursued B Corp certification, the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, to assure that our practices reflect our values. Placework is one of less than forty B Corp architecture firms in the country, and the only practice in New Hampshire to hold a Just label from the International Living Future Institute.  

About the Role
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 – sometimes all in one week!
• Interface with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Hand and digital sketching & physical models
• Research: project contexts, materials, technologies, codes/regulations, etc.
• Use of BIM (Revit) to create construction documents
• Field reconnaissance & documentation
• 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

Requirements
We hope you will come prepared with:
• An M. Arch or B. Arch degree from an accredited architecture program
• Two to three years of professional experience
• Excellent design and communication skills, as evident through your portfolio and communications
• Education and/or experience and a keen interest in sustainable design
• A positive and collaborative mindset
• An ability to work and organize your time and tasks independently to meet established goals.
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Twin Motion is a plus!
• A desire to learn and to share your knowledge with others.
• Respect for and understanding of the impact of this work.

Compensation + Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and benefits, including:
• Fair and transparent salaries; salary for this position will range between $60,000 and $75,000 depending on experience and potential.
• A really cool studio in a great downtown Portsmouth location
• Clients that care and projects that make a difference in our communities.
• A weekly “design thinking” gathering where the team comes together to discuss design ideas or issues in the profession outside our current work.
• An office environment based on direct collaboration and mentorship, balanced with the opportunity to WFH when necessary.
• An opportunity to work directly with clients in towns, cities, universities, and non-profit institutions throughout the region.
• Clear communication of annual goals with regard to design, team development, and firm growth and operations.
• Quarterly meetings to provide updates on firm finances.
• Annual review process and consistent check-ins on personal professional development goals throughout the year.
• A collaborative and fun-loving culture that includes office outings that have included hiking, lectures, museums – and cross-country skiing coming up this winter!
• 10 paid holidays + 15 days of Paid Time Off (increasing with time of service)
• Support toward finding connection in your community and three days of dedicated volunteer time.
• $500 educational stipend to support continuing education that may include conferences, seminars, or pursuit of accreditations such as LEED, WELL, LFA, etc.
• Fully employer paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees; also available to dependents
• Employer paid short-term disability and life Insurance.
• Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% match

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Placework is an equal opportunity employer. Cultivating diversity in our working environment is vital to the richness and integrity of our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Placework is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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.