Design Professional, 2026 Grads - Asheville Studio

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

Asheville, NC

Description
McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eleven studios located in the southeast.
We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and community partnerships. Our projects represent the work of a collaborative group of dedicated design professionals driven by a solitary goal: to deliver a functional solution that inspire collaboration, function, imagination, constructability, and attributes of a well-constructed environmental design.
We are seeking a creative, innovative, and talented Design Professionals to join any of our eleven studio locations – Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Augusta, GA, Atlanta, GA, Columbus, GA, Huntsville, AL, and West Columbia, SC!
Prepare architectural plans and renderings
Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines
Own responsibility for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project; including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions
Perform specific portions of assignments for medium to large scale projects
Provide consultation in the planning/design/coordination of large, complex projects
Conduct code research and analysis
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, & clients
Analyze contactor/consultant/client problems and develop solutions
Carry out complex assignments requiring the development of new techniques/procedures
Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs
Perform construction administration duties
Support business development activities as necessary
Assist with specifications as assigned
Perform other duties as directed
Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture
Experience with Autodesk Revit software
Familiarity with Adore Creative Suite software
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel software
Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
Excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Preferred Skills
IDP/AXP hours complete
Prior internship experience is a plus
Master of Architecture
Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer
Experience with Microsoft Project
Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
Ready to apply? If this career opportunity sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join the MPS team, click on the ‘apply’ button below.
MUST apply with resume and portfolio.
Physical Demands T he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Workplace Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Applicants also have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Posted 2026-02-03

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