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TVS is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA with global project expertise. Our team of experts listen intently, solve creatively and deliver reliably to make remarkable design easy.

The firm's roundtable operating approach engages honed perspectives across workplace interiors and corporate office, hospitality, convention center, mixed-use, sports, education, retail, healthcare and multifamily residential to deliver design solutions that meet the complex challenges of the 21st century. This multi-disciplinary, multi-market diversity equips our architects, designers and strategists with a unique ecosystem of ideas and resources that best support our client's vision.

With offices in Atlanta and Tampa, the 100% employee-owned firm was founded in 1968. Our pursuit of excellence was acknowledged by our peers in 2002 when we received the National AIA Firm of the Year award, the 39th recipient of the annual award and the first architectural firm in the South to be so honored.

At TVS, we're united around one purpose: designing environments that spark connection and drive impact. That purpose shapes how we work every day. We operate with a "we, not I" mindset where trust, accountability, and shared results matter.

We're building a team of people who bring a solutions-oriented mindset, hold themselves and their work to high standards, and are motivated to grow - both professionally and personally. Our teams lean into complexity with curiosity and creativity, pushing beyond the expected to uncover thoughtful, innovative design solutions.

The people who thrive at TVS are energized by collaboration, inspired by solving complex design challenges, and driven to create purposeful places with powerful outcomes - together.

We're looking for a talented and experienced Project Architect/Project Manager with 8+ years of experience and specific experience in performing arts center/theater design to join our practice in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you should be able to perform in a self-directed manner in all facets of the building design process, including preparation of presentations; development of schematic design, design development, and contract documents; model building; rendering; and construction administration, while adhering to budgets, timelines, schedules, and other project requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop concepts based on given criteria; use feedback to modify designs
• Work collaboratively with other team members as to best approach
• Work on high-level tasks and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously
• Produce sets of production documents in both design development and construction documentation phases
• Increase required technical and functional skills in related technologies, which may include: drafting/modeling/rendering software (Autodesk Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Sketchup, AutoCAD, automation or AI platforms, or other programs); graphics software (Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign); office software (Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook); and other programs relevant to the profession including Bluebeam Revu, Workday, and others
• Act as a project manager for small- and medium-size projects and teams and/or manage components of larger projects and teams
• Develop relationships and interact with clients
• Communicate with client agents, subcontractors, and consultants
• Participate in professional development activities and initiatives, both inside and outside the firm
• Build and maintain a network of connections within the industry; attend events central to the firm's strengths and goals
• Mentor and develop team members
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited architecture program (BARCH or MARCH)
• 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture environment, experience in the design and detailing of performing arts centers and theater facilities is desired
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, additional proficiency in Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, AutoCAD, or other 3D modeling and rendering programs is desirable
• Knowledge of project management, materials and systems, project design and detailing, and preparation of drawings and specifications from schematic design through construction documents
• Experienced in all phases and aspects of conventional architecture and projects, specifically performing arts center and theater design
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a collaborative, professional manner
• Able to problem solve with attention to detail and a desire to learn
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Able to provide feedback to team members through verbal conversations, annual performance reviews, and direct project feedback and redlines

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, & ACCREDITATION:

• REQUIRED: Must be an NCARB-certified, licensed architect (an active NCARB council record is not required, but we ask that you maintain an active architectural license in good standing in one or more states or territories under NCARB jurisdiction)
• OPTIONAL: LEED Green Associate or Specialty accreditation
• OPTIONAL: Active NCARB record

If interested, qualified candidates should submit a resume and work samples or portfolio (no larger than 6 MB) through our careers website.

TVS offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as 401(k) Plan and ESOP program. TVS also offers resources and benefits to assist our employees with pursuit of professional licensure and certification.

TVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.