Architectural Associates - Spring 2026 Graduates

Overview

The transition from graduation to the design world is an important step in your career so finding the right firm that focuses on helping you be successful is critical. Flad Architects has established tools, practices, and an environment that helps new graduates acclimate to this next chapter. From an advocate program; to variety in project duties and assignments; to resources for achieving licensure and sustainability accreditations; to current technology; and more. Helping you develop and succeed is a priority for Flad.

How will your days be spent

• Prepare presentation materials (conceptual drawings, 3D renderings + visualization, digital 3D + physical models)
• Develop and modify design + technical solutions throughout all phases of a project.
• Contribute to design discussions, idea generation, + design work in drawing, model and 3D image formats.
• Work closely with team members to complete projects on aggressive schedules by meeting deadlines within expected time + budget constraints.
• Generate revisions + corrections from outline mock-ups, redlined drawings + project documents.
• Attend client meetings to observe process + develop presentation skills.
• Participate in construction site visits to understand the process.
• Recognize conflicts that arise during construction + offer alternatives to resolve these issues.

What you bring to this role

Experience:

• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Relevant architectural experience in one of Flad’s market segments preferred.
• Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking + presentation media required. 

Software:

• Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp + 3D rendering software required.
• Beginner Revit knowledge required; have at least one year recent Revit experience in an academic or professional setting. Understands how Revit works but may not have completed a project from start to finish. Has made edits to existing drawings, models, etc. Intermediate Revit knowledge preferred.
• Experience with real time rendering engines (Enscape, Twin Motion) to generate still animations + renderings, Augmented Reality (AR) + Virtual Reality (VR), visual scripting programs (Grasshopper + Dynamo), Adobe Creative Suite, + AutoCAD preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required. NAAB accredited professional degree or Master’s degree in architecture preferred.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.  

Interested candidates should submit samples along with their resume. Portfolios (up to 1mb) should be uploaded with resume if there is no portfolio link. 

Flad Architects:

Flad is a national architectural firm, with ten offices across the country, specializing in science, healthcare, academic, and workplace spaces. A team of creative, intelligent, energetic people who help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives. If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative that celebrates each person's ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits including: 

• Hybrid work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement 

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at [email protected].

Interested in learning more?

• Apply online via Flad.com.
• Contact Kristi Fillner [email protected] to start the conversation.
• No online portfolio? Email portfolio to [email protected] to supplement your application.
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