Career Opportunities


Career Opportunities

The Career Development Team is working to make resources available to our current students and alumni. To post job listings, fellowships and internships for current and former YSoA students, please send a thorough job description, including educational requirements and competencies to archcareers@yale.edu and Jess Chauvot (jess.chauvot@yale.edu).

Connect with the YSoA Career Services LinkedIn page for additional career development opportunities. Additionally, the AIA Career Center webpage is a dedicated platform by the American Institute of Architects that offers job listings, career development resources, and networking opportunities.

The following job listings have been made available to the Yale School of Architecture community:

Full Time Positions

Pickard Chilton - Architectural Designer (7/23/2026)

Architectural Designer

Pickard Chilton, an award-winning studio practicing globally, is looking for talented architectural designers to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate seeks to apply their previous work experience to make an immediate impact and take stake in large-scale, typologically and geographically diverse projects.

Ideal candidates seek a rigorous yet rewarding studio atmosphere that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and continued development as a designer in a non-hierarchical environment. The designer must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and work and design effectively as both an individual and as a team member. The ideal candidate would bring a passion for solving unique design problems at a variety of scales – from human scaled tactile considerations to urban master-planning, and how those solutions form an integrated whole.

Our studio culture is enriched by the unique skillsets and perspectives each designer brings with them, and successful candidates will have passion and readiness to communicate their ideas graphically, through design, and with effective verbal communication. We endorse a broad spectrum of professional development avenues and support ARE, LEED, and Well AP candidates as well as support for individualized areas of growth and research based on personal interests. Responsibilities, commensurate with previous experience, may include:

-Generating design at a variety of scales; from interiors to building form and masterplanning

-Building physical and digital models

-Participating in project research

-Creating renderings and visuals for project presentations

-Involvement in team meetings internally and externally

-Presenting work generated by the team to outside clients and consultants

-Involvement with and responsibility for components of the coordination process with consultants

-Working on drawing sets throughout the lifespan of the project

-Involvement in the construction administration process and site visits

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: -A degree in Architecture or related field

-A strong design sense architecturally and graphically

-Comfortability proposing design solutions and adding design critique

-Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

-Professional experience with Rhino, Revit, CAD, & Adobe Suite

-Experience with Lumion, V-Ray, or Grasshopper a plus

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, and work samples to resume@pickardchilton.com.

Please visit our web site (www.pickardchilton.com) for more information

US Army Garrison Fort Hamilton - Supervisory Architect, Chief of Operations and Maintenance (7/20/2026)

US Army Garrison Fort Hamilton in NYC is hiring a Supervisory Architect or Engineer to serve as the Chief of Operations and Maintenance for the installation - Engineer and/or architect

The pay is $125,431-$163,062 per year; it is a GS-13.

Applications must be submitted by Monday July 27th.

Here is the link to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876851000

Fort Hamilton is a breathtaking waterfront Army installation nestled under the Verrazano Bridge in the shadows of NYCs iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the bright lights of Broadway, with the best food in the world. Living and working at Fort Hamilton is an adventure like no other.

If you are an engineer or architect, we hope you consider applying or sharing this opportunity with others.

Workstead - Project Designer (6/23/26)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Workstead is seeking a Project Designer to join its Brooklyn studio. This role is suited to a thoughtful and highly motivated designer with a strong conceptual foundation and the ability to carry projects through all phases—from early conceptual design through construction. Working closely with senior leadership, this individual will play an integral role in shaping projects while maintaining a high level of organization, precision, and design integrity throughout. In particular, we are seeking someone with experience on high end residential projects and with FF&E selection and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design and development of projects across all phases, from concept through construction

  • Develop presentations, mood boards, and visual materials that communicate design intent clearly and effectively

  • Advance design concepts through modeling, rendering, drawing, and material exploration

  • Produce and coordinate technical documentation, including drawing sets, FF&E specifications, and material schedules

  • Participate in construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists

  • Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and fabricators throughout the project lifecycle

  • Present work internally and externally with clarity and confidence

  • Support project leadership in maintaining scope, schedule, and budget alignment

  • Mentor and guide junior team members as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

  • 6+ years of professional experience, ideally within high-end residential design

  • Strong design sensibility with a demonstrated ability to contribute to concept development and execution

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and spec-writing/procurement tools

  • Experience producing construction documents and coordinating across project teams

  • Knowledge of materials, high-end FF&E, and specifications, with an eye for detail and craftsmanship

  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

  • Knowledge of space planning, clearances, code requirements, and other technical best practices

  • Facility developing projects through both 3D and 2D representations

  • Excellent teamwork skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all members of the team

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Workstead is a multidisciplinary studio celebrated by the AD100 as a global leader in design. From our Brooklyn office, we create one-of-a-kind buildings and interiors that are comprehensive in vision and exacting in detail. Our Charleston-based lighting studio is trusted by consumers and designers as a source of evocative luminaires, crafted in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. In small- and large-scale work alike, Workstead employs a disciplined design process that melds precedent, modern form, and honest construction.

Benefits of joining Workstead:

  • Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions

  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match

  • Generous paid time off and holidays

  • Warm and supportive work environment

Salary:

  • $90,000 - $120,000 annually

Application instructions:

  • Please submit a resume, portfolio, and brief cover letter to careers@workstead.com with “Project Designer” in the subject line.

WEBSITE

www.workstead.com

Backen & Backen - Entry and Mid Level Design Staff (6/15/26)

Entry and Mid Level Design Staff About Us Backen & Backen is focused on creating enduring places that elevate daily life, strengthen connection to landscape, and leave a lasting legacy for our clients and communities.

Our work spans residential, hospitality, and agrarian environments, with each project informed by a shared commitment to regenerative design principles, craftsmanship, wellness, and experiential richness. We believe architecture should foster meaningful human experiences while restoring ecological relationships and reinforcing a deeper sense of place.

Our studio values curiosity, humility, technical rigor, and thoughtful collaboration. We work closely across project typologies, allowing ideas and innovations developed in one area of practice to inform another. Position Overview We are seeking a hybrid/in-person Entry to Mid Level Designer to join our firm in either our Sausalito, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City studios. This role is ideal for an emerging professional with strong design sensibilities, technical aptitude, and a desire to contribute to thoughtful, detail-oriented work across a variety of project types.

The Designer role will support project teams through all phases of design and documentation, contributing to production drawings , 3D modeling, detailing, consultant coordination, and project visualization. This role offers significant opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and hands-on experience within a collaborative studio environment.

The ideal candidate is motivated by both design excellence and technical execution, as well as eager to contribute to projects that merge architecture, landscape, agriculture, hospitality, and wellness. Responsibilities

• Support project teams across schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration

• Produce drawing sets, architectural details, diagrams, presentation materials, and code analysis

• Develop 3D models and visualizations to communicate design intent

• Coordinate with Consultants, Fabricators, Contractors, and internal team members

• Assist with material research, product selection, and technical documentation

• Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction observation

• Contribute to maintaining project quality, organization, and studio standards

• Engage actively in design reviews, pin-ups, and collaborative problem solving Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture

• 0–7 years of professional experience preferred

• Strong proficiency in Revit required

• Experience with Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, with experience in AI/Agentic tools preferred

• Understanding of building systems, detailing, and construction documentation

• Strong graphic communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a highly design-focused environment

• Interest in regenerative design, materiality, landscape integration, and wellness-centered environments

• Desire to pursue architectural licensure encouraged What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on meaningful, design-driven projects across diverse typologies

• Collaborative and mentorship-oriented studio culture

• Exposure to all phases of project delivery

• Professional development and licensure support

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Salary range: $65,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

To Apply

Please submit directly to careers@backenarch.com.

• Resume / CV

• Portfolio (PDF under 15 MB preferred)

• Brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and our practice

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about thoughtful, place-based design.

Backen & Backen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Architecture in Formation | New York - Junior and Intermediate Architecture Designer Roles (6/4/26)

June 4, 2026 132 Mulberry Street Suite 2C New York, NY 1001 Architecture in Formation (AiF) is a small, award-winning NYC-based Architecture & Design studio, led by Matthew Bremer AIA, (Rice BA 90, B Arch 92, Yale M Arch 95) with an enviable range of projects across scales, typologies and locales. We possess great expertise and exploratory rigor in projects ranging from bespoke residences for private clients, affordable and supportive housing, mixed-use development, commercial, hospitality, and public / community-oriented projects. We provide architectural, and interior design services, and are routinely involved with the conservation of our projects. We are a highly collaborative, detail oriented, and process-driven practice committed to the long term and personal growth of every member of our team. We are currently seeking highly motivated, well-organized and well-spoken junior and intermediate level architectural designers, with up to five years’ experience to work with our team. At AiF you will be exposed to an unusually high level of design passion and rigor, a commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship in the broadest sense, and you will gain experience and responsibility quickly in our fast-paced environment. You’re likely to work on a master plan one day, and a custom sofa the next, and bring the same creative problem-solving tools to each. Responsibilities include:

• Management of projects from pre-design through schematics, approvals, bidding, contract documentation, and construction administration

• Lead and manage all communication during project development and delivery in-house and with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors

• Work closely with the senior staff to direct the development of design presentations

• Develop designs and coordinate the work of design consultants

• Research products and materials and coordinate with manufacturers to develop details

• Source architectural products, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment; manage vendors, owners, and contractor through procurement process

• Work with contractor, consultants, and owners to resolve issues encountered in the construction process Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

• Up to years of professional experience

• Must be currently working and/or residing in New York City or have the ability to relocate

• Command of written and verbal communication; fluency in written and spoken English essential. Candidates must be able to communicate with all members of the project team in one-on-one and group situations.

• Genuine interest in construction and materiality

• Proactive approach to working, with an ability to take initiative

• Command of and proficiency in hand drawing and digital representation. At AIF we deliver projects across a number of the most current digital platforms and programs: Autodesk REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, Rhino3d, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office

Please send CV, work samples and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to careers@aifny.com. Please no attachments over 20MB. Salaries and benefits packages are competitive with other New York City architecture and design firms.

Kelly and Stone Architects - Project Architect Level II, Project Architect Level III, Interior Designer (5/27/26)

Kelly and Stone Architects is a boutique high-end residential architecture firm with studios in Truckee, California and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We specialize in luxury custom residential design — mountain homes, ski retreats, and high-end custom builds — and we are actively looking to grow our team with talented, design-forward architects and interior designers.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following roles:

• Project Architect Level II (6+ years’ experience) M.Arch Preferred • Project Architect Level III (8+ years’ experience) M.Arch Preferred • Interior Designer with residential focus (BFA/MFA Interior Design) (10+ years experience)

Our ideal candidates are passionate about craftsmanship, materiality, and site-sensitive residential design. Experience or interest in high-altitude, mountain, and resort environments is a plus, though not required. We use Archicad, SketchUp, Lumion and Advanced AI programs and look for proficiency in at least one.

Our studio locations offer an extraordinary quality of life, world-class skiing, outdoor recreation, and the chance to work on architecturally meaningful projects from day one. We are a small firm where young designers gain real responsibility and direct client exposure quickly.

Please reach out to:

Kate Mulry, RA Kelly and Stone Architects  www.kellyandstonearchitects.com Truckee, CA | Steamboat Springs, CO

Part-time Positions/ Internships

The Urban Resources Initiative (URI)

The Urban Resources Initiative (URI) – both a program of the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) and a New Haven-based environmental non-profit – is hiring Yale student interns to participate in its GreenSkills program this fall and spring!

TheGreenSkills program is a city-supported green-job-training program for local high school students and adults who have barriersto employment. Our crews plant trees along city streets, in parks, and at schools, at the request of New Haven residents,businesses, and community institutions.

To learn more about URI’s GreenSkills program, visit uri.yale.edu/programs/greenskills

The GreenSkills program is committed to promoting environmental and climate justice in New Haven by fostering an equitable distribution of tree canopy across the City’s neighborhoods; by providing paid green jobs and by including New Haven residents as partners in the planning and care of the city’s urban forest.

Our team of Yale planting and office interns supports all aspects of our work – from fundraising and outreach to tree planting and care.

We hope you consider joining our team! We are looking for students who want to a) contribute to the local environment through tree planting, b) build relationships with other New Haven residents, and c) commit to an equity-based approach to environmental work and community forestry.

 Hourly wage is $18/hr (YSE current rate)

 A year-long commitment is preferred, but semester-long internships are possible

 To apply, please fill out the application on the Yale Student Jobs Portal.

 Questions? Please email GreenSkills Managers, Miche Palmer (miche.palmer@yale.edu) and Andrew Zielinski (andrew.zielinski@yale.edu), or call the URI office at (203)432-6189

GreenSkills Planting Team Roles – In-Person

As a GreenSkills planting team member, you will join either our weekday planting team and/or supervise our Saturday youth crews. Regardless of which team you join, you can expect to: learn about urban ecology, tree planting, and stewardship; work outside in variable weather conditions; participate in weekly team meetings; form meaningful relationships with team members who may have very different life experiences from you; connect with New Haven residents about what matters to them in their neighborhoods; and drive large landscape trucks with trees and navigate throughout the City of New Haven to multiple planting sites. Never planted or pruned a tree before? That’s okay! Paid training is provided.

 The fall semester internship starts the week of September 2 through the week of November 24.

 Winter work is available, including tree pruning.

 Spring semester dates are TBD.

Planting Crew Trainer (Adult Program)–

Join members of our non-profit partner organizations New Haven Works, IRIS (Integrated Immigrant & Refugee Services), and The Goodwill Reentry Initiative in the operations of urban tree planting. A valid driver’s license is required. The job includes driving a tree truck, loading trees, digging, mulching, lifting, carrying, and being outdoors; communicating with tree adopters; entering tree points into our database; labeling trees; watering trees; presenting information to a small group; and interacting with other members of the public about trees and our work.

Shifts: Mornings (6:30 am-12:30 pm) and Afternoons (12:00 pm-5:00 pm). Students working on the weekday team are assigned to one or two shifts weekly (for example, Monday mornings). Weekly meetings are required. Fall semester dates are between 9/8/26-11/25/26.

Planting Crew Supervisor (High School Program) - Yale interns will work in pairs to supervise and mentor a team of six high school students in tree planting. The job includes digging, mulching, lifting, carrying, being outdoors, leading small groups, submitting written reports, communicating with tree adopters, and coaching students. A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Shifts: Every Saturday 9/12/26-11/21/26 from 8:00 – 4:30. Shift begins Weekly meetings and pre-season trainings are required.

GreenSkills Office Roles – In-Person

Joining our GreenSkills Office Team is a great opportunity to support the “behind-the-scenes” operations of running an urban forestry program. Program Communications Intern The Program Communications Intern(s) will work closely with both the GreenSkills Program Managers and the Development and Outreach Manager to support essential administrative tasks for URI’s GreenSkills program. They must be comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets, making phone calls, and sending emails and texts. Native Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. Folks with other language skills, including Arabic and Pashto, are encouraged to apply as well.

The primary tasks expected in this role include:

  • Communicating with tree requestors by phone and email

  • Helping to maintain our tree request database system

  • Preparing and disseminating outreach materials

  • Updating URI’s social media outlets

  • Entering tree requests into the Call Before You Dig system so that our planters are digging safely

Season Dates: Year Long

Shifts: Flexible (6-10 hours per week)

Development Intern

The Development Intern will work closely with both the Development and Outreach Manager and the Executive Director to help write and manage URI’s grants, prospect new funding opportunities, and report back on our programs to funders.

Season Dates: Year Long

Shifts: Flexible (6-10 hours per week)

CEBRA • ARCHITECT INTERN (08/18/2026)

Are you driven by an artistic approach to architecture and working on abstract aspects such as materiality, light, and atmosphere? Do you find it compelling to use both digital fabrication and hands on experience to create new techniques and aesthetic expressions that can push the boundaries of architecture and sustainability?

At CEBRA, we create significant architecture that moves people. By combining a deep understanding of the project context and the client’s needs with a strong artistic ambition, we design meaningful spaces that inspire people, stimulate the senses, connect to nature, and encourage positive change.

You will become an integrated part of everyday life at our studio, where we work in interdisciplinary teams to create projects that are both bold, beautiful, and useful. We take pride in designing holistic, sustainable solutions that evolve over time and stay relevant. With a great sense of responsibility, we create architecture that lasts for generations and is cared for and loved by its users.

At CEBRA we understand the urgency to act, and we feel a great responsibility to create architecture that lasts for generations and is cared for and loved by its users. Our work is rooted in a holistic sustainable approach with which we create solutions that inspire people, connect to nature, and leave a positive imprint.

Take part in the CEBRAeducation

As an intern at CEBRA, you will also be a part of our CEBRAeducation programme, which contains a series of workshops, knowledgesharing events, professional collaborations, and social gettogethers. Throughout the internship, you will be guided by a mentor and be part of a professional design team, where you will work closely together with experienced architects, specialists, construction architects, and the CEBRA partners. As part of our team, you will contribute with valuable ideas and knowledge while also learning from your colleagues.

About you:

You are an architecture student with a high level of design ambition and great software skills. You are curious and passionate about architecture – and you are motivated by our visions. Ideally, we would like you to:

• be a team player. • have an open, positive, and creative mind. • have strong aesthetic skills • have competencies in Rhino and digital fabrication • be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree of architecture or similar • be fluent in Danish and/or English.

About the internship

We are looking for interns for our head office in Aarhus and for our office in Copenhagen with a minimum duration of five to six months and with the possibility of extension.

We evaluate the applications as we receive them. So, no hard deadline for applications. We look forward to receiving your application containing a motivation letter, your portfolio, and your CV, here: https://cebra.teamtailor.com/jobs/8173734- architectural-internship About CEBRA

CEBRA is a Danish architecture and design practice founded in 2001 with a growing portfolio of recognised projects from across the globe. We currently employ a multidisciplinary international staff of more than 80 architects, researchers, construction architects, landscape architects, urban planners, technologists, and communications and business development personnel. Our head office is in Aarhus, Denmark, with a branch office in Copenhagen. Learn more at www.cebra.dk

Fellowships

Center for Offsite Construction - Senior Research Fellow Program (accepting applications until 06/29/26)

See program details here: 

https://centerforoffsiteconstruction.org/senior-research-fellow-program/