Architectural Designer

Elmington • Nashville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring founding team members. This is a unique opportunity to join a new architecture practice launching under an established developer with a built-in project pipeline from day one. Elmington is a Nashville based company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services through a collaborative, partnership driven approach. The firm specializes in affordable and multifamily housing, with over 35 projects completed nationwide. In this role, you’ll play a key role in shaping the firm’s design standards, workflows, and culture while working directly with decision makers on active, real-world projects. You’ll experience accelerated professional growth, early leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, community focused affordable housing projects that make a real impact. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to help build something new from the ground up, we’d love to connect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 3-5 years of professional experience in multifamily residential, student housing, hospitality, commercial or related market sectors.
• Experience working through all design phases, with knowledge of materials and detailing associated with Type I, Type III and Type V multifamily and mixed-use construction.
• Experience with garden-style or mid-rise multi-family projects.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate design principles, industry standards, building codes, and zoning regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Blubeam, Microsoft Office, and Procore.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively alongside developers, builders, designers, and marketing teams.
• Strong understanding of brand-driven design and the ability to creatively translate brand guidelines into residential spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Architectural registration is not required; progress toward licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of conceptual site plans and density studies, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Support design development through conceptual and schematic architectural plans, renderings, and presentations.
• Prepare comprehensive architectural construction documents, schedules, and details using Revit.
• Coordinate architectural Revit models with consultants and disciplines to ensure complete and accurate 3D models and 2D drawing deliverables.
• Participate in construction administration, including responding to RFI’s and reviewing submittals.

Benefits

• The company will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based upon factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience.
• In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, military status, or physical or mental disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level