Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $82,000-$94,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
We are seeking an experienced Designer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for leading design development from concept through construction documentation. This role combines strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and mentorship, ensuring projects meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory standards while aligning with client goals.
We have a diverse portfolio and encourage you to visit our website www.arrowstreet.com to learn more about our firm and our award-winning projects!
Position Summary
Responsible for leading design development from concept through construction Administration. This role combines strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and mentorship, ensuring projects meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory standards while aligning with client goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architectural design from concept, schematic design, and design development through construction documentation
- Produce and oversee high-quality drawings, renderings, and presentations
- Translate client goals into innovative, buildable design solutions
- Coordinate with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards
- Conduct Construction Administration (CA) tasks, including submittal review, RFI processing, and site visits
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and design reviews
- Mentor and guide junior designers
- Support project managers with schedules, deliverables, and design quality
- Contribute to firm design standards, best practices, and workflow improvements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or master’s degree in architecture or related field
- 7+ years of professional architectural design experience
- Actively pursuing licensure or currently Registered Architect
- Demonstrated ability navigating zoning laws, obtaining necessary permits from city governments, and implementing building codes.
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating concept-to-completion work
- Proficiency in Revit (required), Rhino, Lumion, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite
- Deep understanding of construction detailing, materials, and building systems
- Ability to lead design efforts independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience working directly with clients and consultants
Why Arrowstreet?
Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and connection—and it's a key part of our success. We invest in our people, offering continuous learning opportunities, training, side-by-side coaching, and a formalized mentoring program to support your growth.
We create a sense of community and belonging through in-person interactions, impromptu desk conversations, social gatherings, or volunteer events, we take time to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.
We hope you'll consider joining us!
Ready to apply
Complete our online application at Arrowstreet Careers and submit your resume and portfolio (<10mb.) We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development compensation.
Arrowstreet is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
