Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

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POSTED 11/13/2025

Responsible for the creation of project designs and plans for all phases of projects. Coordinate the work of building design consultants while monitoring drawings throughout the process. Initiate and create project designs and plans of all phases of one or more projects. Responsible for preparing presentations and design drawings. Act as an internal and external ambassador for the firm.

• Attend and present at design review, city council, planning commission, and community meetings.
• Organize and develop scope of entitlements projects.
• Coordinate with agencies, municipalities, and consultant team.
• Coordinate project staffing with the Operations team.
• Plan, organize, and manage the architectural design for the most complex projects.
• Prepare the project scope and fee proposals and ensure project number is assigned, contract is signed, and consultants’ proposals are signed.
• Complete the project design and design deliverables within budgeted hours and schedule. Verify project status and identify any issues related to expended time vs. budgeted hours or potential problems.
• Promptly address and issue all change of service requests from staff and consultants.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local planning directors and department staff.

• Actively and continuously engaged in the community to give Onyx a public presence.
• Take an active role in new client enrollment and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Maintain positive relationship with client, ask for potential future work.
• Coordinate and manage client relationships and help to foster positive working relationships.
• Review and evaluate projects assigned by VP, Directors, Client Managers.
• Develop feasibility reports, research, and establish development opportunities, project constraints, and communicate them with clients and consultants.
• Schedule and direct project kick-off meeting with all consultants to discuss schedule, scope and determine required information.
• Communicate effectively with client project related updates and schedule changes to the client.

• Design Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture with 10 years of experience in the architectural profession.
• Professionally licensed in at least one state.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or REVIT, Sketch‑Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, and other tools.
• Possess design creativity and advanced technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently on all aspects of architectural projects.
• Experienced with and be able to mentor staff on techniques of project management, code review and analysis, quality control and/or construction.

• Master’s degree in architecture with 10 plus years of experience in commercial projects in retail, industrial, or multifamily sectors.
• Professionally licensed in more than one state.

• Company-paid employee insurance – medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
• Retirement Plans – available options
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional development benefits (Education Assistance)
• Paid industry and professional dues
• Company-provided laptops
• Variety of company-sponsored social events
• Volunteer community service opportunities.
• Rewards and Recognition
• Flexible workday

Onyx Creative, Inc. strives to provide competitive market-informed compensation based on a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to, education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Join us and become part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and transforming visions into reality. We are not just architects and designers; we are storytellers shaping the narrative of spaces that inspire and captivate.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.