Design Associate

"Every building has a story, and every project we complete gives us new ways to read it.” - David Youse, President

Company Description

Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects, Inc. is an Ohio-based architectural firm with a 96-year history, offering full-service architectural, interior design and in-house professional structural engineering services. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the firm has evolved since its founding in 1928 to provide innovative and comprehensive design services.

Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects, Inc. has been in business continuously as an Ohio-based firm since its inception in 1928. We are a full-service architecture, interior design, and planning firm with in-house professional engineering services. We let our clients—in the academic, medical, retail, and religious fields—provide the unique problem and we create an innovative solution. We approach every project with the goal of accomplishing the needs of the client and community, while bettering ourselves as a firm in the process. 

Our firm’s long history includes a diverse range of architectural disciplines. No client has the same needs, and no architect has all the right answers. That’s why we pool the knowledge of our diverse team to craft innovative solutions. Now we are seeking talented registered architects, project managers and designers to join our expanding team.

The ideal candidate will be a MArch graduate with previous architectural internship or professional experience. This candidate should possess a familiarity with the design process and a willingness to expand their professional skillset.

If you are a passionate professional within the architectural community we encourage you to reach out to us.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Design Associate at Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects, Inc. in Columbus, OH. The Design Associate will be responsible for project management, communication, graphic design, interior design, and graphics tasks on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

Possess familiar in the construction documentation process.

Assist the Project Architect with the architectural design.

Assist the Project Architects with presentation visuals to communicate concepts to clients.

Support redline changes and revisions to project drawings and related documentation.

Attend all required or assigned training sessions, including AIA programs.

Miscellaneous duties as required.

Occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Architecture.

Prior experience within construction or architecture.

Actively pursuing architectural registration with a defined timeline in place (NCARB AXP Mentorship and materials provided).

Proficient in AutoCAD.

Strong organizational, creative and presentation skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Problem solve with great efficacy.

Maintain detail-orientation during multi-task management.

Maintain composure under project deadline pressure.

Possess excellent time-management skills.

Seeking enthusiastic professionals who are on the path to licensure (1-3 years of experience).

Collaborate alongside mentors and team members in the design process

Receive licensure support, study materials, and exam reimbursement

Acquire real professional development and mentorship

Attend on-site construction reviews

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture (professional degree) is required. Degree must be from an accredited school of architecture

Benefits

NCARB AXP Mentorship & Materials

Health Insurance (Optional Dental & Vision)

401k

Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects, Inc. (FMS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FMS does not accept unsolicited resumes or similar submissions from third party recruiters, talent source or employment agencies. Any unsolicited materials received by FMS from a source other than an individual candidate will be considered FMS property and FMS reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates referred to us without any financial obligation to the third party in question.