Escaping the commotion of packed-in cities may just be your answer to standing out in a sea of applications. The competition just shrank, and hey, the housing is cheaper too. Here is a list of openings found in small towns from Archinect’s job board. Take a look.

CB Two Architects, LLC is currently seeking an Intern / Architect in Salem, OR.

This is a full-time position with a collaborative firm offering a wide range of client services. The ideal candidate will have a professional degree and work experience in an architectural office. Coordination and support skills are required in order to succeed in assisting all phases of the design process.

CAW Architects, Inc. is hiring a Project Architect in their Palo Alto, CA office.

An architectural License and a several years of experience are required for this position. The right candidate will be able to manage all aspects of projects, including directing staff and multiple-disciplinary consultant teams. The firm is looking for an individual with strong working knowledge of the California Building Code.

WINTER HOLBEN, based in Kittery Foreside ME, seeks an Architectural Designer / Job Captain.

The right candidate will be interested in a multidisciplinary studio built around seamless integration of architecture, design, and branding. The position allows for work on a variety of projects with career growth potential. The firm is looking for an individual excited about a growing company valuing strong collaborative client relations.

Sarasota, FL based DWY Landscape Architects is hiring a Landscape Design Associate.  

This position requires a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent professional design degree with at least three years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will be familiar  with jurisdictional code and tropical and subtropical landscape. The firm is looking for the ability to develop and coordinate projects from the Schematic Design Phase through Construction Document production.

Hutker Architects is seeking a Designer II in Vineyard Haven, MA.

This position is for a licensed architect or a non-registered designer with extensive residential design experience and expertise in all phases of design and technical development. The right candidate will align with the firm’s beliefs that good residential design can improve and enrich quality of life.  

AG Architecture is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to work in their Wauwatosa, MI office.

The right applicant will be interested in becoming part of a growing practice with extensive responsibility and an authoritative voice shaping the direction of the firm. A professional degree in Architecture and a minimum of eight years experience are required for this position. The candidate will be skilled in management of housing projects and solving code issues with innovative design.

SEA Studio Architects, based in Bethany Beach DE, is currently hiring a Project Architect.

This position requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in architecture with one to five years experience. The firm is seeking an individual to work in a collaborative environment preparing drawings to written specifications. The right candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be interested in custom house design.

Retail Design Collaborative is seeking a Project Coordinator to work in their Rogers, AR office.

The right candidate will be interested in diverse retail and mixed-use projects with several years of design and project management experience. This position requires skills in supervising development of designs from initial conception through entitlement using appropriate architectural, graphic, administrative and management techniques.

Covington, KY based Architectural Group International has an immediate opening for an Architect / Designer.

This position requires a Bachelor of Architecture Degree with at least five years of experience and a strong desire to lead and manage a varied scale of retail and hospitality projects. The right candidate will have expertise in construction documents, presentation, design, management, coordination, new client growth, and self-motivation.

Ware Malcomb is currently hiring an Architecture Job Captain in their Pleasanton, CA office.

The ideal candidate will be progressing toward a California architecture license with at least five years of experience in managing industrial projects and working with warehouse and manufacturing facilities. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture is required along with technical capabilities and extensive code knowledge.

For a full list of open positions check out Archinect's job board.