Recruiter :
Tiffiny Yaxley
Intermediate Architect - Luxury: Single Family, Multi Family, Hospitality
Victoria, BC
$75,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary
In-Office
We're seeking an experienced Intermediate Architect with a keen eye for highly-detailed single-family residential design and a track record of delivering complex projects. Multi-family experience is a plus; commercial/hospitality design is welcome. You'll manage and coordinate consultants with minimal supervision and collaborate across Calgary and Victoria offices while mentoring junior staff.
What you'll do
Note: This is a full-time, in-office role in our Victoria studio. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
Victoria, BC
$75,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary
In-Office
We're seeking an experienced Intermediate Architect with a keen eye for highly-detailed single-family residential design and a track record of delivering complex projects. Multi-family experience is a plus; commercial/hospitality design is welcome. You'll manage and coordinate consultants with minimal supervision and collaborate across Calgary and Victoria offices while mentoring junior staff.
What you'll do
- Lead and coordinate project teams (workplans, resourcing, invoicing) to keep projects on schedule and on budget, with support from Senior Architects as needed.
- Maintain primary client contact through the project lifecycle and lead external coordination meetings, assigning tasks to consultants to hit objectives.
- Prepare schematic and design development concepts using a mix of tools (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite) and present to clients with minimal direction.
- Produce and refine construction documents, manage codes and detailing (wood frame and timber construction knowledge a plus), and support construction administration.
- Lead or contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to scope and fee.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external project partners, while actively supporting the studio's design reviews, critiques, and process improvements.
- Support ongoing professional development within the studio (site visits, lectures, CE opportunities) to inspire the design team.
- 5-8 years of relevant architectural experience; professional certification (AAA, AIBC) is an asset; LEED a plus.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong design sensibility with a hands-on approach to conceptual development, detailing, and practical building solutions.
- Deep understanding of single-family design with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset; ability to mentor junior staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing skills, and the ability to adapt as projects evolve.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple offices and establish long-term client relationships.
- A vibrant, collaborative studio environment with like-minded designers.
- Exposure to high-caliber projects across multiple disciplines.
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Extra perks: birthday vacation day in addition to standard vacation, annual health spending account, profit-sharing opportunity, and team retreats.
- An in-office, full-time role at our Victoria studio (hybrid flexibility may be discussed).
- Projects delivered on goal, on scope and on schedule.
- Consistent monthly billings and effective project financial management.
- Growth in technical and management capabilities.
- High client satisfaction and repeat relationships.
- Positive contributions to studio culture and process improvements.
Note: This is a full-time, in-office role in our Victoria studio. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.