Design Staff

Ayers Saint Gross Inc • Baltimore, MD

7d • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Ayers Saint Gross is seeking recent graduates of accredited architecture or design programs to join its design team. The firm works across architecture, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and space analytics, with a focus on mission-driven clients, particularly colleges, universities, and cultural institutions. It has more than 140 professionals and is headquartered in Baltimore, with offices in Washington, DC, and Tempe, Arizona.

In this role, the Architectural Designer will contribute to architectural projects from conception through construction documents, working alongside design leaders and clients. The position calls for strong design and technical skills and the ability to contribute to an energetic, collaborative studio process. The firm describes the opportunity as a chance to do meaningful work with experienced higher education architects and planners.

Ayers Saint Gross is an employee-owned, design-driven firm that emphasizes improvement, employee development, professional advocacy, and community pro-bono initiatives. The stated annual salary range is $55,000–$70,000. Actual offers depend on factors including qualifications, education, experience, skills, work location, and internal compensation. The range excludes other compensation elements, including discretionary bonuses, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, and medical insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited degree program.
• Obtain LEED accreditation within 12 months.
• Driven to achieve professional registration.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong architectural design and technical understanding.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, rendering, presentation, and design software such as SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe suite, and Revit.
• Solid MS Office skills.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or work experience in an architecture firm.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of architectural projects from conception through construction documents.
• Work alongside design leaders and clients as part of a collaborative studio process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and medical insurance.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Employee stock ownership grants.
• Opportunity to pursue local and professional advocacy groups.
• Opportunity to contribute to pro-bono initiatives that bring design into the community.
• Highly energized work environment.

What This Job Offers

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