Architectural Team Member

Job Description

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Who We Are

"Meraki" — a Greek word meaning to do something with soul, creativity, and love, leaving a piece of yourself in your work. That is not just our name; it is our promise to every client and every project we touch.

Founded in 2018, Meraki Architects, LLC is a design-driven firm built on the belief that exceptional architecture is born from genuine passion — not just technical proficiency. We are a boutique practice where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your fingerprints end up on every project we deliver.

Our portfolio is intentionally diverse and deeply meaningful: from intimate residential renovations that transform how families experience home, to awe-inspiring ecclesiastical spaces designed to uplift the human spirit, to far-reaching international work that has taken us all the way to American Samoa. No two projects are alike — and that is exactly how we like it.

We stay engaged and attentive from the very first sketch to the final walkthrough, treating each project as a personal commitment — not a transaction. If you share that commitment, we want to meet you.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Architectural Team Member who will work directly alongside the firm's principal — a hands-on, collaborative role where you will have real influence over design outcomes and client relationships. This is not a background role or a seat-filler position. You will be a core contributor to a growing firm with a culture that rewards initiative, creativity, and heart.

This role is designed to grow with the right person. As Meraki Architects continues to expand, there is clear opportunity for increased responsibility, leadership, and long‑term professional growth within the firm. We are invested in developing team members who want to build not just projects — but a career.

If you wake up thinking about architecture — if you sketch ideas in the margins of notebooks and find yourself analyzing every building you walk into — you are exactly who we are looking for.

Position

Architectural Team Member

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Middleburg Heights, OH (On-site)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

Compensation

$55,000 – $65,000/year (or commensurate with experience)

Experience Required

5+ Years in an Architectural Office

Education Required

Bachelor of Architecture

What You'll Do

Your day-to-day will be dynamic, creative, and client-facing. Core responsibilities include:

▸ Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through construction documents

▸ Develop architectural drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction details

▸ Meet with clients to build relationships, discuss project goals, and guide key milestones

▸ Conduct building site visits and field surveys to inform design decisions

▸ Represent the firm at city and municipal meetings when required

▸ Perform quality control reviews to ensure all documents meet firm standards and code requirements

▸ Research zoning ordinances, building codes, materials, and design benchmarks

▸ Collaborate closely with the firm principal to ensure design intent is carried through from concept to completion

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

✔ Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from an accredited institution

✔ Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a professional architectural office

✔ Advanced proficiency in 2D AutoCAD including X-Ref management

✔ Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D design and client presentations

✔ Extensive knowledge of architectural building systems, materials, and assemblies

✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you will be client-facing

✔ Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work

✔ Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing project priorities

✔ Self-starter mentality — you take ownership without being asked

✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred / Bonus Skills

▸ Experience with Twinmotion or Lumion real-time render engines

▸ Ability to hand-sketch and communicate design concepts with confidence

▸ A proactive, resourceful mindset — someone who finds solutions, not problems

▸ Comfortable working both independently and as a collaborative team member

▸ Experience with ecclesiastical, residential, or commercial projects is a strong plus

Benefits & Perks

We believe that great people deserve great support. Meraki Architects offers:

▸ 9 Paid Holidays per year

▸ Personal Time Off (PTO)

▸ Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions

▸ 401K with employer contributions

▸ Professional development assistance

▸ Work on meaningful, diverse, high-impact projects

Why Meraki Is Different

At most firms, you execute someone else's vision. At Meraki, you help build it.

Our size is our strength. You will never be just a number here. Every team member contributes meaningfully to our work, our culture, and our clients' lives. From residential homes in Northeast Ohio to ecclesiastical spaces, retail environments, and commercial projects, Meraki offers the kind of project variety most architects spend entire careers chasing.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your soul to your work? We would love to hear from you.

Please submit the following via email (View email address on ziprecruiter.com):

▸ A cover letter that tells us why you are passionate about architecture (this matters to us — please don't skip it)

▸ Your current resume

▸ Work samples or a portfolio that showcases your best work

Please include "Architectural Team Member" in the subject line of your email.

No phone calls, please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Meraki Architects, LLC Middleburg Heights, OH Equal Opportunity Employer

This description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

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• 401(k)
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• 401(k) matching
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• Dental insurance
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• Flexible schedule
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• Health insurance
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• Health savings account
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• Paid time off
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• Professional development assistance
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• Vision insurance
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• Work Location: In person
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