Architectural Designer

WRT is seeking an Architectural Designer with 2-4 years’ experience to join the team in the Philadelphia office.  Our work focuses on a variety of architectural, planning, and urban design project types for multi-family, mixed-income residential, mixed-use, and educational clients.

Pay Range: $58,500 - $69,500

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating across disciplines on design solutions for Housing and Education projects.
• Utilizing computer – assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans.
• Working closely with project architects to produce architectural drawings sets.
• Assisting project teams on site visits, responding to RFIs, and reviewing submittals during the construction process.
• Setting and meeting tight deliverable schedules to meet client’s deadlines.
• Periodic travel to clients and sites should be anticipated.
• Regular attendance, physically reporting to the office 3 days/week (T/W/Th in-office)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Drive for professional growth and development into a well-rounded architect
• Strong design and problem-solving skills
• Passion for design and building craft
• Excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player mentality with a desire to be mentored
• Proficiency with Revit (plus Dynamo), SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape (plus VR), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Interest in sustainability, with accreditation in sustainable design standard a plus! (i.e.; LEED AP, WELL AP, Living Building Challenge, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits Include*:

• The expected pay range for this position is between $58,500-$69,500 annually, dependent upon education, skills, experience, skillset
• Hybrid work schedule (T/W/TH in-office)
• 401(k) + ROTH plan
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, EAP, etc.)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days, parental leave, 7 holidays)
• Mentorship for professional development and personal growth
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off per year
• Licensing or Certification Exam Assistance
• Transit benefits
• HSA or FSA Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements

* Above is partial list of benefits provided

We are passionate about making an impact, and welcome candidates who share our passion and bring diverse experience or non-traditional background.  Qualified applicants looking to apply for this position should use the following link:  http://www.wrtdesign.com/contact/careers Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio / work samples. The size limit is 20mb.

Applications are reviewed in a continuous manner.  We encourage early submission, as the position may close once we have a strong pool of applicants, or a candidate has been selected.

Who We Are:

As an interdisciplinary team of planners, designers, and strategists, WRT works across scales to create transformative and lasting impacts in social equity, climate resilience, and learning environments. Our clients value our collaborative approach, leadership, and ability to design meaningful solutions that are responsive to their challenges, values, and aspirations. Founded in 1963, WRT was formed on the environmental ethos of designing with nature. In the 60 years since, WRT has grown into an award-winning planning and design firm with offices in Philadelphia and San Francisco and was named the AIA PA Firm of the Year in 2022 and recently named a 2025 EPIC Firm Award Recipient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We strongly value diversity and an inclusive workplace.