With most states feeling the pinch of freezing winter right now, the thought of furthering one's architectural career at a place where the average February daytime temperature lingers around 80°F can be tempting. So if you are ready to trade the snow shovel for a surfboard, check out these five Hawai'i-based employers with active job openings on the islands of Oʻahu and Maui.

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Belt Collins Hawaii seeks a Landscape Architect I in Honolulu
"We are looking for a Landscape Architect I to join our team. This person will be working on and leading a full range of assignments in delivery of all project phases and administration, as well as scoping work and developing the project approach and work plans for support projects. Landscape projects could include, master plans through detail design plans for construction, hospitality resorts, mixed-use commercial, residential, recreational, transportation, or instructional type projects."

Bowers + Kubota Consulting seeks a Project Designer in Waipahu
"Listed as a National and Local Best Place to Work, Bowers + Kubota Consulting is seeking a motivated, reliable Project Designer to join our team. The Project Designer’s primary role is to provide design and production support to Project Architects and Managers to meet scheduled deadlines with minimal supervision. On complex projects, Project Designer may lead a team of Designers. Project Designer reports to Project Architects on assigned projects and is supervised by Managers."

Dean Sakamoto Architects LLC seeks a Project Architect in Honolulu
"Dean Sakamoto Architects/SHADE is seeking candidates for its Honolulu office for full-time employment or on a contract basis. In-residence/in-person working is our preference, but virtual consulting is possible. DSA/SHADE is a full-service private practice and public interest design foundation."

Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering seeks a Junior/Project Architect in Haiku
"Local Architecture firm in Maui that focuses on sustainability and modern design is looking for a new team member(s). Successful candidates will have: A bachelor's or professional degree in architecture; 1-3 years of experience in a professional setting; Strong design and 3D modeling skills [...]"

Minatoishi Architects seeks a Project Architect/Project Manager in Honolulu
"Minatoishi Architects in downtown Honolulu is seeking a Project Architect/Project Manager to join our highly creative and collaborative team. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for Project and Architectural management of all phases of large and/or complex project or projects."

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