Woodhull

ARCHITECT I | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER II - (3-6  years experience)
Location: Portland, ME
Type: Full-time
Classification: Exempt

ABOUT WOODHULL: 

At Woodhull, we are committed to delivering thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and personalized service. Our in-house team of 90 skilled architects, builders, and craftspeople collaborate to bring our clients' visions to life. We strive to create enduring relationships with our clients, partners, and community to positively impact the built environment. We continuously work to improve our business and produce buildings that embody our optimistic spirit. 

Our core values reflect these aspirations:

  • We believe in the importance of design to connect with human emotion; design enriches and inspires our lives. 

  • We are a transparent company internally and externally. 

  • Our people are Woodhull’s greatest asset. We seek to hire and retain the most creative, hard-working, and disciplined people in their respective fields. 

  • Our clients are giving us the gift of trust and appreciation for our work. Our work is in service of their needs and dreams. 

  • We believe in using all resources with a level of care that is sustainable over generations.

As an Architect-Designer with Woodhull, you will:

  • Measure and document existing structures.

  • Participate in regulatory review to verify local and state codes and regulations.

  • Develop projects through each phase of design,  in collaboration with the Project Manager and/or Principal Architect.

  • Document the design in each phase of assigned projects through drafting, modeling, and compiling drawing sets.

  • Create presentations that include, but are not limited to, technical drawings, renderings, diagrams, and other critical information to communicate concepts with clients and other team members.

  • Be responsible for specific technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.

  • Coordinate drawing sets and work with your team members to meet project milestones. 

  • Contribute to design solutions and project presentations. 

  • Prepare project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant information. 

  • At times, communicate with our construction division and other subcontractors to gain an understanding of budgets and schedules that best serve our clients' needs, in collaboration with the Project Manager. 

  • At times, coordinate with clients on project needs and find solutions to their design concerns professionally and on time, in collaboration with the Project Manager. 

Qualifications:

  • 4 to 6-year Architectural degree from an accredited Architecture Program

  • 3-6 or more years of experience in the architecture field

  • Residential design experience is preferred, but the candidate will work across various project typologies.

  • Knowledge and aptitude at using Revit software; knowledge of ArchiCad is a plus.

  • Graphic skills in composing presentations and renderings - Adobe Suite skills preferred

We aim to bring people on who:

  • Maintain a commitment of excellence to our clients and the architecture the office produces.

  • Approach design and learning with energy, curiosity, and an inquisitive mind.

  • Seek solutions to design opportunities proactively and manage their workload efficiently.

  • Collaborate and discuss ideas with others constructively and amicably; respect all team members.

  • Have a curiosity and interest in how things are built.

Our company benefits:

  • Six weeks of PTO per year for everyone with accrual starting on day 1

  • Work-from-home flexibility (1 day per week; 4 days in-office required)

  • 9 paid company holidays

  • Employer-sponsored health benefits and group dental/vision plans

  • Employer-paid life insurance

  • HSA/FSA/HRA options

  • Disability insurance

  • Employer-matched 401 (k) plan (up to 4%)

  • Corporate gym membership discount

  • Company overall performance and individual performance bonus opportunities

  • Significant discretionary year-end bonus program

  • Paid parental leave after one year

  • Professional Development support

  • An opportunity to collaborate closely with builders and millworkers

To apply:

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to Careers@WoodhullMaine.com. A cover letter is encouraged but not required.

Jeannette Schram