Salary and initial ownership percentage to be determined
Frame Architecture, Inc is seeking a licensed Architect ready to step into a Principal level leadership role with a clear, structured path to firm ownership. This opportunity is designed for an architect who doesn’t just lead projects—but wants to lead a company.
Founded in 2003, Frame Architecture has built a strong regional reputation through work in commercial, multi-family, public works, and industrial sectors. With the founding Principal planning to retire within five years, the firm is intentionally positioning its next leader to assume full operational authority and eventual ownership.
This is not an associate or senior architect role. It is a chance to run a practice, shape culture, and guide the firm into its next era.
Leadership Role
Direct day to day firm operations
Lead client relationships, contracts, and business execution
Assign and manage staff and project teams
Oversee recruitment, procurement, and resource planning
Set expectations for quality, accountability, and delivery
Partner with the founder on strategic transition and ownership planning
Compensation & Ownership
Competitive base compensation
Premium profit sharing
Profit share may be applied toward equity acquisition
Defined ownership transition aligned with a five?year succession plan
Who You Are
Licensed Architect (U.S.)
Proven leader with strong operational instincts
Comfortable making decisions, setting direction, and owning outcomes
Entrepreneurial by nature, with a desire to build and steward a firm
Interested in legacy, mentorship, and long?term impact
A Note from the Founder
After more than two decades of building this firm, I’m ready to transition leadership thoughtfully and intentionally. I’m looking for someone who wants more than a title—someone who wants responsibility, ownership, and the opportunity to lead a firm as their own. My goal is to support that transition, then step back knowing the firm is in capable, committed hands.
To Apply Submit a résumé and a brief statement describing your leadership experience and your interest in firm ownership. This role is best suited for candidates seeking long?term stewardship and meaningful authority. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Professional Accredited Degree in Architecture.
NCARB Certified
Licensed in Nevada or able to become licensed with reciprocity
Minimum 10 years experience in an architectural firm with management responsibilities.
For us, Architecture and Interior Design is not solely about meeting client expectations; it's about leaving a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those who will inhabit the spaces we create. This philosophy informs our community partnerships and our collective volunteer efforts as a firm. We have an unwavering dedication to continually uplift and enrich the communities we serve through thoughtful design solutions that prioritize the well-being of the end users.
Frame Architecture, Inc is an award-winning Reno-based architecture and interior design firm that has an established a reputation for creativity, innovation and excellence. We believe in a collaborative approach to architecture - which emphasizes the importance of active collaboration with our clients and our design consultants from the earliest phases of the design process
