Balance Architects is seeking a Project Designer / Architect II to play a key role in the design and technical execution of our mixed-use, multifamily, and adaptive reuse projects across Boston and New England.
This position reports directly to senior leadership and works closely with our Senior Project Architects. You will contribute meaningfully from SD through CA, with increasing ownership as you grow.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has strong technical ability
Takes full project ownership
Aspires to become a Project Architect or project leader in the near future
You will be expected to collaborate, lead portions of projects, and grow quickly. This position is hybrid, with everyone working in the office on Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays.
What You'll Do
Project Contribution & Technical Execution
Contribute to projects from SD through CA
Lead defined portions of projects independently
Coordinate directly with consultants under senior oversight
Assist in managing scope, schedule, and deliverables
Participate in client and contractor meetings
Construction Documents
Produce high-quality Revit documentation
Coordinate architectural details with structural, MEP, and envelope systems
Ensure drawings are clear, organized, and buildable
Help maintain Balance's design and documentation standards
Construction Administration
Support CA efforts including:
RFIs and submittals
Field reports
Site visits (Boston-area projects)
Coordination with contractors
Learn how to protect the firm contractually and technically
Growth & Leadership Development
Mentor interns and entry-level staff when appropriate
Take ownership of defined scopes within projects
Begin developing project management instincts
Grow into increased responsibility over time
This is a development role - we expect you to grow into greater ownership.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills
5-8+ years of professional architectural experience
Experience in multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial projects preferred
Strong Revit proficiency (speed and organization matter)
Working knowledge of construction documents and detailing
Some construction administration experience preferred
Knowledge of Boston-area codes and permitting is a plus
On licensure track or recently licensed preferred
Mindset & Traits
We value mindset as much as experience.
You should be someone who:
Takes responsibility for your work
Thinks beyond your assigned task
Cares about design quality and buildability
Is proactive, not reactive
Wants to improve constantly
Understands that architecture is both creative and disciplined
Our Core Values
You must embody Balance Architects' core values:
Creativity - thoughtful, contemporary design
Collaboration - strong internal and external relationships
Simplicity - clear solutions, not unnecessary complexity
Excellence - high standards, consistently applied
Tenacity - resourceful, efficient, and unafraid of hard problems
Why This Role Is Different
Balance Architects was built intentionally - shaped by experience across construction sites, global design studios, corporate firms, and small practices. We've seen where architecture thrives and where it breaks down. This firm exists to combine rigorous design, technical excellence, sustainability, and healthy culture into one coherent practice. We believe projects should be owned, not passed along. We believe design should be ambitious but rational. And we believe the way we work matters as much as what we design.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from concept through construction on contemporary, sustainable projects that demand both creativity and discipline. You'll work within a team that values clarity over chaos, collaboration over ego, and growth over hierarchy. If you want real responsibility, real design exposure, and a professional environment that is actively trying to refine what it means to practice architecture well, this is that opportunity.
