Architect II
At YR Architecture + Design, we create exceptional modern custom residential architecture across central Ohio and the Midwest. We are a small, design-driven studio focused on warm, contextual, and highly detailed homes—projects where craft, clarity, and care matter at every scale.
We are currently seeking an Architect II to join our team: a senior architectural designer or licensed architect who brings strong design judgment, technical rigor, and visual clarity to complex residential projects.
About the Role
The Architect II is a senior individual contributor role. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall success of the firm with your entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering mindset, and strong design talents, as a key member of our creative team. This role is ideal for someone who:
- Has deep experience translating design intent into coordinated, buildable work
- Thinks three-dimensionally and relationally across systems, details, and assemblies
- Communicates ideas clearly through drawings, diagrams, and 3D visualization
- Operates with a high degree of independence, organization, and accountability
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 8+ years of professional experience, ideally including high-end custom residential work
- Exceptional design skills with a passion for modern contemporary design
- Strong experience designing, detailing, and documenting projects across all phases
- High proficiency in Revit, with the ability to manage and coordinate complex models
- Proficiency in Enscape (or comparable real-time visualization tools) for design development and client presentation
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling visual presentations and 3D models
- Solid understanding of residential building systems, assemblies, and codes (Type V experience required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple scopes and deadlines effectively
- Experience coordinating consultants and contributing meaningfully to construction administration
- Licensure is preferred but not required
What You’ll Do
As an Architect II at YR, you will:
- Lead design development for defined scopes or project phases, translating design intent into clear architectural decisions
- Produce and own major drawing packages or sets, ensuring accuracy, coordination, and completeness through documentation milestones
- Create strong visual presentations, including diagrams, renderings, and 3D views that communicate design intent to clients and collaborators
- Model and visualize projects in 3D using Revit and Enscape as design and communication tools
- Apply building codes and zoning requirements independently, anticipating constraints and addressing them early
- Think systemically and relationally, understanding how details affect adjacent systems, assemblies, and sequencing
- Anticipate constructability issues and propose solutions aligned with design intent and real-world constraints
- Coordinate closely with consultants and internal team members, proactively identifying and closing coordination gaps
- Contribute to construction administration, responding to RFIs and field conditions with sound professional judgment
- Maintain organized, reliable workflows that support smooth project delivery and team clarity
Who You Are
- Design-driven, detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a small team
- Confident communicating ideas visually, verbally, and in writing
- Curious, humble, and committed to continuous improvement
- Appreciates the outdoors and the role of nature, landscape, and context in shaping meaningful architecture
- Drawn to projects where buildings are deeply connected to their sites and surroundings
- Motivated by craft, clarity, and thoughtful residential design
Compensation + Benefits
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
- Flexible, hybrid working environment
- PTO, sick leave, and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision stipend
- Opportunities for bonuses
- A collaborative studio culture with room to grow
Let’s start a conversation:
To apply, please send:
- A brief cover letter describing your interest in YR and this role, and how you envision your background and experiences contributing positively to our firm.
- A résumé
- A digital work sample or portfolio (or a single PDF, max 10MB)
Email materials to info@yr-architecture.com with “Employment Opportunity – Architect II” in the subject line.