MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects is an international award-winning, design-oriented practice, with projects across North America and internationally. Our work includes houses, cultural buildings, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects, always rooted in place, climate-responsive, and built with integrity. We opened a new office at MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts, to better serve our growing client base in the New England and New York region. Learn more at www.mlsarchitects.ca.
Position Overview
We’re hiring an intermediate architect or architectural intern with 5+ years of experience to help lead our presence in New England and New York. You’ll be based out of our new MASS MoCA office, with flexibility to work remotely. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the development of a new regional presence for the firm. This role involves managing residential and small public projects across the region. We’re looking for someone with strong design sensibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a professional, self-directed way.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with senior design staff
Lead project development from early design through construction
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers
Coordinate drawing packages and review shop drawings
Participate in project meetings and site visits as needed
Produce high-quality design and technical documents using Revit and SketchUp
Manage project timelines and deliverables
Qualifications
Accredited degree in architecture
Minimum 5 years of experience
Strong skills in 3d design drawing (Revit, SketchUp, Rhino)
Strong design and detailing ability
Confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
Familiarity with residential and small public building types
Compensation
Salary and benefits will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to melanie@mlsarchitects.ca. We look forward to hearing from you.
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects is an international award-winning, design-oriented practice, with projects across North America and internationally. Our work includes houses, cultural buildings, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects, always rooted in place, climate-responsive, and built with integrity.
