A place where everyone is valued.
Our studio is a place for all people to thrive and find themselves fulfilled in the meaningful work we do. We are committed to taking care of our people. We celebrate diversity and believe everyone brings something unique to our culture. We are committed to the continuous development of an inclusive and equitable workplace and therefore completed our JUST Certification through the International Living Future Institute. Our office in Grand Rapids, Michigan is pursuing WELL Certification and values the holistic health of staff that uses it.
We believe in a built environment that promotes both physical and mental well-being of its users. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to make our buildings healthier, safer, and more nurturing of our wellness and relationships.
We believe that human and climate health are intricately linked. We are passionate environmental sustainability experts who seek to leverage our profession’s knowledge to create impactful building solutions that benefit our climate and those who live in it.
We believe in an inclusive and equitable process and that drives empathic design outcomes. Our process is rooted in the idea that to solve problems for others, you must deeply understand their lived experiences and empathize with their perspectives.
Together, we thrive in an open office environment. It fosters a collaborative and energetic studio that values design critiques, cross discipline thinking, and mentorship. We value senior staff and emerging perspectives, embracing the value of commingling new ideas and lived experiences. We are actively engaged in service through Board work, volunteer opportunities, and pro-bono projects. Among our many recognitions, we are most proud of our EPIC Award for Small Business of the Year which celebrates our people-first culture, design and business leadership, and the passion we exude for our clients.
If you share these values and are passionate about design, please email your resume and portfolio to office@purearchitects.com to apply.
We care about the wellness of your whole person, both within and outside of work. As such, Pure Architects is proud to support its employees with a robust benefits package which includes:
In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of assignments requiring skills in aspects of architectural, interior, and urban design for projects of varying sizes. This position works with an internal project team and external consultants from conceptual design, through the submission of construction documents, and into the construction administration phase. You will be responsible for assisting with design, coordination of consultants, and detailing of assigned projects. This role will also be responsible for learning and implementing sustainable design principles on projects. You will have the opportunity to work with awesome team members at a variety of different levels allowing for mentorship, career development, and advancement.
This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of relevant and related project experience, enthusiasm for learning, and a great attitude. Detroit-based is preferred but not required.
Please send your resume and portfolio to office@purearchitects.com to apply.
The Design Architect will be responsible for guiding project teams and our clients through the entire design process, with an emphasis on programming, conceptual design, and schematic design phases. This role will also ensure the successful development and implementation of design intent within design development and construction documents. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have a proven track record of preparing compelling design presentations for clients. We seek creative candidates who are passionate about design and fulfill our mission to design for good.
This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and related project experience, enthusiasm for learning, and a great attitude. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution and architectural licensure is required for this position.
Please send your resume and portfolio to office@purearchitects.com to apply.
The Project Architect takes ownership of planning and developing architectural projects varying in size and scope, working with the Director of Design and project team to navigate unique and complex challenges throughout a project. This role explores and presents proposals internally for the subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel architecture concepts and methods to support each individual project. The Project Architect leads and coordinates all documentation associated with assigned project submittal review and site observations during bidding and construction administration.
This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and related project experience, enthusiasm for learning, and a great attitude. Detroit-based is preferred but not required.
Please send your resume and portfolio to office@purearchitects.com to apply.
The Senior Architect plans and develops architectural projects of all sizes, scope, and works under minimal supervision with the ability to navigate unique and/or controversial complexities. This role provides full support through the entirety of a project, acting as the SME on specialized systems to explore the subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel architectural concepts and methods to support each project. The Senior Architect leads and coordinates all technical solutions, product strategies, and documentation associated with the project submittal review and site observations during bidding and construction administration.
This position requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant and related project experience, enthusiasm for learning, and a great attitude. Architectural licensure is required for this position.
Please send your resume and portfolio to office@purearchitects.com to apply.
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