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Architectural Associate jobs are open across residential, commercial, healthcare, and civic sectors, from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in design development, construction documentation, and sustainable design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Visit project sites to review and document existing conditions
- Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Provides support to tasks within project teams
- Keeps open communication within team and with project managers.
- Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.
- Master's Degree in Architecture preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Architecture required; degree must be from an accredited university
- 0-2 years of professional experience
- Experience with Adobe Creative suite, Enscape, Lumion, and Microsoft Office preferred
- Proficient use of Revit
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn and be curious about design
- Ability to collaborate with team members and follow instructions
- Interest in completing the ARE exams
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
- Visit project sites to review and document existing conditions
- Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Provides support to tasks within project teams
- Keeps open communication within team and with project managers.
- Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.
- Master's Degree in Architecture preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Architecture required; degree must be from an accredited university
- 0-2 years of professional experience
- Experience with Adobe Creative suite, Enscape, Lumion, and Microsoft Office preferred
- Proficient use of Revit
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn and be curious about design
- Ability to collaborate with team members and follow instructions
- Interest in completing the ARE exams
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in architectural associate jobs.
- Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for design development and construction documentation
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and design graphics
- Active pursuit of or completion of Architect Registration Examination divisions
- Familiarity with building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards
- Experience contributing to construction documents across multiple project phases
Tips for Your Architectural Associate Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to project type
Firms hiring for commercial or healthcare projects want to see relevant work, not a general portfolio. Organize your samples by sector and lead with the project type closest to the role you're applying to.
List your Revit proficiency level precisely
Vague claims like 'proficient in Revit' get skipped. Specify whether you've built families from scratch, managed BIM coordination, or worked on large-scale project files with multiple linked models.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists architectural associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your ARE progress on your resume
Firms weigh candidates partly on licensure trajectory. List which divisions you've passed and when, even if you're mid-sequence, so hiring managers can see you're actively working toward becoming a licensed architect.
Prepare a construction document walkthrough
Many architectural associate interviews include a CD review where you're asked to explain drawing sets you've produced. Practice walking through a sheet set out loud, covering decisions on detail levels and coordination with consultants.
Follow up with a project-specific note
After an interview, reference one specific project from the firm's portfolio in your follow-up. Connecting your skills to their actual built work signals genuine interest and sets your message apart from generic thank-you notes.
Architectural Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most architectural associates?
The companies hiring the most architectural associates right now include Farnsworth, Arcadis, and Rust-Oleum, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New York, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at mid-size design firms and large architecture and engineering firms with active project pipelines.
How many architectural associate jobs are remote?
About 100% of architectural associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, coordination-heavy nature of most architecture roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are schematic design, visualization, and specification writing, since those phases require less daily on-site or in-studio presence.
How do you become an architectural associate?
You typically need a professional degree in architecture, either a five-year Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture following an undergraduate degree. After graduating, you gain experience under a licensed architect, log hours through the Architectural Experience Program, and work toward passing the Architect Registration Examination divisions to progress toward full licensure.
How do you get hired as an architectural associate with little or no experience?
Focus your portfolio on academic projects that show technical depth, particularly construction drawings, material research, and design development work rather than concept sketches alone. Internship experience, even part-time or summer, carries real weight. Firms hiring junior associates often care more about Revit fluency and ARE progress than years of professional experience.
What does the architectural associate interview process look like?
Most firms begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background and project types. A portfolio review follows, where you walk through selected work and explain your role, decisions made, and challenges resolved. Final rounds often include a studio visit or design exercise and a conversation with project managers or principals who assess technical depth and team fit.
Where can I find and apply to architectural associate jobs?
You can find and apply to architectural associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, sector focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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