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Who we are

Award-winning architectural firm in the Vail with over 42 years in the Valley of Colorado has an opportunity for an experienced designer or architect to work on resort, hospitality, and residential projects throughout the US and internationally. Join a leading, veteran architectural firm renowned for designing iconic ski resorts and hospitality resort lifestyles. Our expertise is focused on creating communities, buildings, and residences with a strong sense of place and contextual identity. We truly value work-life balance and do our best to support the unique needs of our team.

What we offer

We offer a small, community-driven, and close-knit workplace that is friendly, casual, and fun, where creativity, engagement, and thoughtfulness are encouraged, and support and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Some of our benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness benefits package with options for Dental and Vision.

Profit Sharing - allowing you to be part of our company's success.

Life insurance.

2 weeks annual paid time off plus Flex Fridays (1 per month)

Professional growth and development through continuing education and mentorship with some of the most experienced architects in the their field.

Abundant year-round recreational, cultural opportunities, and company team events such as the annual camping trip and casual team socials.

About the role:

This position is based in our Avon studio and requires in-person collaboration that is central to our creative and community-driven design process.

You will lead and contribute to the design and development of architectural projects from concept through completion through:.

• Prepare design drawings, construction documents, presentations, and other project materials using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their program requirements, project vision, and goals, translating them into functional and creative design solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure design intent, budget, and schedule are met.
• Conduct site analysis, code research, and feasibility studies to inform design decisions.
• Develop detailed construction documents and technical specifications, including material selection, detailing, and sustainable design considerations.
• Review project progress, provide guidance to junior staff, and ensure quality control on deliverables.
• Participate in client presentations, public meetings, and permitting processes to effectively communicate project goals.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging materials, construction methods, and design technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to design quality, budget, and schedule.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

5-10 years experience

Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

Experience with AutoCAD, and Microsoft 365 Suite

Collaborative team player with a strong balance of design excellence, budget sensitivity, and schedule management

Comprehensive understanding of emerging construction materials, methods, and technical detailing

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse clients, understand their goals, and help shape the overall project vision

Strong graphic communication and presentation abilities, with a talent for clearly conveying design ideas

Proven ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects at once

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Zehren and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bachelor's of Architecture, Accredited

5-10 years experience

Architecture License

Revit

Sketch Up

Adobe  Creative Suite

Project management

Residential Design (architectural design tasks)

Architectural design planning

About Zehren & Associates

WHO WE ARE: Zehren and Associates provides professional design services for architecture, master planning, landscape architecture, and interior design. Since our founding in 1983, Zehren and Associates has focused on a special expertise: creating special communities, villages, buildings, and homes with a strong sense of place and cultural identity. The firm often undertakes projects with unusual environmental needs in special site locations. By providing a full range of services from master planning through architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design, the firm can help guide your projects from an initial vision through the construction process. OUR APPROACH: We help our clients achieve their goals by providing an array of creative design services to meet the needs of today’s changing global community... Vision - Confirm our client’s aspirations, needs, and long term goals. Context - Understand the site, the environment, and the cultural setting. Innovation - Find creative solutions that integrate new technologies, materials and strategies. Collaboration - Foster a team effort with ownership, consultants, community, and stakeholders. Our design approach co...mbines creative hand sketches with advanced computer technology for 3D modeling and accurate documentation. We are able to communicate ideas effectively and move efficiently through the design process by combining the creative and technical process. A result of this approach is a repeat client list that represents a majority of our business. OUR SERVICES: We combine key inter-disciplinary design services to carry a project from the initial vision to completion. We emphasize the internal coordination of those key design disciplines to foster well- coordinated and cohesive solutions that allow the efficiency and confidence of a ‘one-stop shop’ for our clients. Our design services include the following disciplines… Architecture Master Planning Interior Design and Furnishings Landscape Architecture Project Visioning Feasibility Studies Sustainable Design - LEED Entitlement and Approval Process Community Engagement

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