Architecture - Residential Architect / Designer

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

Looking to Live Close to the Mountains and Ocean, in a Thriving Metropolitan Area? Greenville, South Carolina is a rapidly expanding active arts community located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has become the melting pot of Upstate SC, where the fabulous quality of life draws businesses and individuals from all over the globe. This southeastern locale continues to experience growth in residential construction, and architectural design professionals benefit from this steady growth.

We are a national firm seeking talented design leaders to join our family organizations – Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. and Allora, LLC. Donald A. Gardner Architects is a leading residential design firm bringing creativity and originality to the genre of pre-designed home plans, and the firm is known as one of the nation's most innovative creators of pre-designed plans. Opportunities for national exposure of design work are numerous -- we publish our plan portfolio in our own high-quality books and magazines distributed in high volume nationwide and in Canada -- 21 magazine issues and two to four trade books each year. Allora, LLC is a custom design/build firm in SC, NC, and FL, specializing in high-end/high-profile projects, including design and construction of custom residences in resort communities, mixed-use developments in vibrant downtown areas, as well as multifamily, amenity and light commercial design and development.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a one-of-a-kind position encompassing residential portfolio design, custom home design, amenity/multi-family/light commercial design, project management and more. Visit our websites at www.dongardner.com and www.allora.biz for more information on our companies.

We offer a business casual environment with flexible workplace options available. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, holidays, vacation, growth-based incentives, great work environment and more.

Responsibilities include: organizing, managing and participating in schematic and design development phases of projects including portfolio home plans, high-end custom home plans, multi-family, amenity and light commercial buildings.

Free hand or AutoCAD capabilities acceptable. Four-year degree in Architecture or comparable field and minimum of six years work experience, with in-depth knowledge of wood construction.

Interested applicants should respond with resume, salary history and samples of work to:

Lex Stapleton, AIA;
Donald A. Gardner, Inc.
PO Box 26178, Greenville, SC 29616
or call 864-288-7580, ext. 307; or email lstapleton@dongardner.com.