The summer season is coming to a close, and fall is almost here. What better way to start the new season than by putting your skills to the test and gaining valuable experience at a notable firm? When making career decisions, it's important to find a firm that will help challenge you as a design professional. If you're exploring new options or you have a clear path ahead of you, your next job opportunity will be filled with much potential. Below are 9 firms looking to hire a fresh junior architect or designer ready to dip their toes in practice. 

bau10 architecture seeks a Junior Designer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Considered applicants must have a degree in Architecture and a minimum of 1 year experience in SD/DD/CD/CA phases of design. Experience in Building Permit, coordination with plan check and code research is needed. This recently graduated architect or non-registered graduate; responsible for particular parts of a project within parameters set by others. Knowledge of California Building Codes and VectorWorks skills are preferred.

The Office of Charles F. Bloszies seeks a Junior Project Architect
Location: San Francisco, CA
The Office of Charles F. Bloszies is a small practice engaged in urban infill design of varying types and sizes, mostly in San Francisco. The idea candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in an architectural office. A B.Arch. or more advance degree(s) is preferred. Should have complete and thorough mastery of AutoCad. Proficiency in 3D modeling, including SketchUp, Rhino, and Grasshopper is required. LEED accreditation is a plus.

Anand Devarajan Architecture, Inc. seeks a Junior Level Architect
Location: Culver City, CA
The firm seeks a junior level architect who has a strong understanding of how buildings function and drawings are produced, and is an enthusiastic explorer of what could be within the built environment. The primary job responsibility of a junior architect will be to work directly with a project architect, developing the technical aspects of the project, drawing organization, and materials research. The role also includes collaborating with the design principal exploring the project organization and architectural expression. Professional degree in Architecture (BARCH, MARCH) is required. 

JAM Architecture, PLLC seeks a Junior Architect - Residential
Location: New York, NY
An ideal candidate for JAM is someone who thrives in a small-firm environment with a laid-back atmosphere and an intense focus on the firm’s commitments and goals. Qualified candidates will have a professional architectural degree from an accredited architecture program. Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and Rhino; experience with rendering software a plus. Experience with creating and assembling construction sets; direct experience with NYC DOB and LPC a plus.

Toshiko Mori Architect seeks a Junior Designer
Location: New York, NY
Qualified candidates for the position must have a minimum of 2-3 years of professional, post-graduate work experience. Professional Degree in Architecture is required. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D-visualization programs such as Rhino and 3DMax required. REVIT proficiency encouraged. The firm is currently seeking a Junior Designer for full time employment. 

Safdie Architects seeks a Junior Interior Designer
Location: Somerville, MA
As a key member of the studio, the junior interior designer will work directly with one or more designers to assist in the smooth running of the studio and the successful delivery of interior design scope within the firm’s projects. Main duties include assisting with the development of design concepts through sketches, models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats. Other requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture. Basic understanding of materials and finishes is a must. Proficiency in CAD and Revit is needed. Experience in Rhino preferred.

wAtelier, LLC seeks a Junior Level Architect
Location: Tokyo, JP
The firm seeks a staff architect to help with ongoing luxury hotel projects, with a 3-month trial period. Required skills are AutoCAD, Rhino, other rendering software, Photoshop, Illustrator. Experience and understanding in Revit a significant plus. The firm seeks to hire immediately.

Sweebe Architecture, LLC seeks a Junior Architect
Location: Montclair, NJ
The firm looks to hire an individual full-time, who is passionate about, and capable with, home design, as well as being skilled at crafting construction drawings, particularly framing plans, sizing structural members and understanding construction details and codes. Recent graduates from accredited American architecture schools are preferred and previous experience with construction drawings and building codes is a must. 

Hendricks Churchill seeks a Junior Architect
Location: Sharon, CT
The ideal candidate would possess fluency in AutoCAD (knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus). 2-4 years work experience (residential work is a plus). An interest in traditional and regional architecture is ideal. The Junior Architect will work closely with founders and project architects to assist with the production of presentation and construction drawings.