Architecture (Entry-Level)

Job Description

Architecture (Entry-Level) | SMMA

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at SMMA, located in Providence, RI. SMMA is an integrated design firm that combines architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to solve complex design challenges for a diverse client base. This role is crucial for supporting the planning, design, and documentation phases of architectural projects, allowing a recent graduate or early-career professional to contribute to technical and design solutions under the guidance of experienced architects. The firm values collaboration, professional growth, and employee ownership, creating an environment where individual contributions directly impact shared success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Providence, RI
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Works under the guidance of licensed architects and coordinates with internal architectural and engineering teams.
• Mission: Supports the planning, design, and documentation of architectural projects.
• Tech Stack: BIM-centered workflow, digital design and management tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assist with conceptual design, programming, and space planning efforts.
• Prepare presentation materials, including drawings, physical models, and reports.
• Support the development of schematic and design development drawings.
• Coordinate with internal architectural and engineering team members.
• Research building materials, products, codes, and regulations for projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Professional degree in Architecture.
• Experience: 0-2 years of professional experience, with familiarity in a BIM-centered workflow and other digital design and management tools.
• Skills: Capable of building relationships with various stakeholders, committed to pursuing excellence in written, visual, and verbal communication, flexible, proactive, and optimistic.
• Bonus: Master’s degree, in pursuit of Architectural licensure, or LEED, WELL, or other sustainable accreditations.