Ready to take the next step forward in your architectural career? For this week's highlight of featured employers, we have selected five firms with current job openings in New York/Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

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Portland and Los Angeles-based architecture studio West of West is looking for a Project Architect to develop and manage design-driven architectural projects in all phases at their LA office. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience in the production of architectural projects as well as rigorous technical understanding paired with strong design and aesthetic sensibilities.

In New York City, a full-time Architectural Intern position is available at studioMDA. A commitment to a minimum six-month internship starting mid to late January is expected. Applicants should have architectural Bachelors or Masters degrees, or be students in pursuit of degrees.

Brooklyn-based nARCHITECTS is currently hiring a Communications/Office Manager. This long-term position requires an undergraduate degree in architecture, art, design, or communications-related discipline as well as prior admin experience in an architecture or planning office.

Boutique design practice POP Architecture is seeking a well-rounded and experienced Senior Project Architect in New York City. The successful candidate will oversee ongoing projects in the studio, supervise junior staff, and apply hands-on experience to all aspects of a project.

LA-based architecture and design firm Vessel Studio is offering this Junior Architect opening to applicants with 2–7 years of post graduate professional experience. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of architectural detailing and construction standards as well as the ability to produce DD/CD details and documents with minimal supervision.

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