Architectural Associates - Graduates

Architectural Associates – Spring 2026 Graduates

US-WI-Madison — # Positions: 1

The transition from graduation to the design world is an important step in your career, so finding the right firm that focuses on helping you be successful is critical. Flad Architects has established tools, practices, and an environment that helps new graduates acclimate to this next chapter. From an advocate program to variety in project duties and assignments, to resources for achieving licensure and sustainability accreditations, to current technology, and more.

Helping you develop and succeed is a priority for Flad.

• Prepare presentation materials (conceptual drawings, 3D renderings + visualization, digital 3D + physical models)
• Develop and modify design + technical solutions throughout all phases of a project
• Contribute to design discussions, idea generation, and design work in drawing, model, and 3D image formats
• Work closely with team members to complete projects on aggressive schedules by meeting deadlines within expected time and budget constraints
• Generate revisions and corrections from outline mock-ups, redlined drawings, and project documents
• Attend client meetings to observe process and develop presentation skills
• Participate in construction site visits to understand the process
• Recognize conflicts that arise during construction and offer alternatives to resolve these issues

• Previous internship experience preferred
• Relevant architectural experience in one of Flad’s market segments preferred
• Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media required

• Proficiency in Rhino or Sketch Up + 3D rendering software required
• Beginner Revit knowledge required; have at least one year recent Revit experience in an academic or professional setting. Understands how Revit works but may not a project from start to finish. Has made edits to existing drawings, models, etc. Intermediate Revit knowledge preferred
• Experience with real-time rendering engines (Enscape, Twin Motion) to generate still animations and renderings, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), visual scripting programs (Grasshopper + Dynamo), Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required. NAAB accredited professional degree or Master’s degree in architecture preferred
• Sustainability accreditation preferred

Interested candidates should submit samples along with their resume. Portfolios (up to 1 mb) should be uploaded with resume if there is no portfolio link.

Flad is a national architectural firm, with ten offices across the country, specializing in science, healthcare, academic, and workplace spaces A team of creative, intelligent, and energetic people who help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives. If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person’s ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you.

• Hybrid work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Financial health and wellness benefits – retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan;
  Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and reimbursement

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608‑238‑2661 or email us at .

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