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A modern white house with a black metal roof over the entrance, surrounded by trees and a curved brick walkway leading to the front door, with a grassy area and small plants in the foreground.
Group of six people, three men and three women, posing in a modern living room with white walls, a large window, and contemporary decor, including a hanging chandelier and wall artwork.

WAV Architects is an award-winning architecture firm based in the beautiful coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama. With more than 35 years of experience serving a wide range of clients, we maintain a vibrant and innovative culture focused on building happy, thriving employees and designing beautiful projects of various scales and types.

OUR CORE VALUES:

  • We will approach projects and client relationships with empathy and professionalism.

  • We value design excellence, both technical and aesthetic.

  • We respect process and progress simultaneously.

  • We will communicate openly and dream big.

CURRENT OPENINGS

  • As an award-winning architecture and design firm, we are always seeking top talent to enhance our team. Our firm cultivates a vibrant and innovative environment focused on employee growth and designing exceptional projects of varying scales and types. We are actively looking for skilled professionals in both Architecture and Interior Design. The ideal candidate can be a recent graduate or a seasoned registered architect or interior designer.

  • We’re looking for highly motivated applicants who can multi-task and work independently on projects from the conceptual design phase through construction administration. Interested candidates should be licensed, or interested in pursuing a license.

    Education and Experience:

    • Education: Five (5) year Bachelor of Architecture degree or Six (6) year Master’s Degree from NAAB accredited school.

    • Experience: Five (5) years’ job-related practice.

    • Licensure/Certification: Registered Architect preferred.

    Responsibilities:

    • Responsibilities include all phases of design and documentation through construction administration, project management and client contact.

    • Effectively demonstrate technical detailing and problem-solving skills on complex project types.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Should possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Team, possess strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and strong time management skills.

    • Should be able to interact professionally with clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources in a professional manner.

    • Should be proficient in technical drawing and detailing. 3-D modeling software skills also preferred.

    • Should posses and be able to demonstrate design creativity and talent

    • Should be able to manage and produce documents on multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

    Compensation:

    Salary range for this position is determined on qualifications and experience 

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive benefits, including:

  • PTO (9 calendar holidays plus 15 days of PTO)

  • Medical Stipend in addition to base salary

  • SIMP IRA Retirement Plan

  • Disability Insurance 

TO APPLY:

Please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and portfolio combined as a single PDF (or portfolio website link) to hr@wavarchitects.com . Please include in subject line "WAV Architectural/Interiors Application".

WAV is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.