We love a challenge — and are always seeking out others who do too.

We seek out designers who have an interest in traditional architecture forms, construction techniques, and materials. The positions involve contributing to the production, coordination, and management of projects from design conceptions through construction administration. Applicants should be comfortable hitting deadlines and working in a fast paced environment.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and work samples to studio@smithhanes.com

Please title your email: ‘(your name) – (position)’

Superior Draftsperson | Industrial Designer | Documenter of Details

Must demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

  • Fully versed ( at least 3-4 years) in CAD and | or Revit | InDesign

  • Assistant to sr designer

  • Meticulous design documentation

  • Detail oriented

  • Creating shop drawings for custom furniture lighting and millwork details

  • As-built’s

  • Ready to assist with minimal training

  • No ego

FFE Designer

Must demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

  • Design or Architecture degree

  • FFE enthusiast who wants to become an expert, working in hospitality and residential design

  • Fully versed (at least 2-3 years) in CAD and | or Revit | InDesign

  • Assistant to multiple sr designers

  • Loves spreadsheets, schedules, getting every detail correct

  • Budgeting and placing orders for materials and FFE

  • Aspirationally creative, understand they will be in service to an expert

  • No ego

Project Architect

5 - 7 years professional experience to work in a design and project management position .

Must demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

  • Registered Architect / Project Architect (5+ years experience)

  • Very well versed in code knowledge (IBC, ADA, NFPA, Etc. + Local Code knowledge a bonus)

  • Experience working in an architectural or design firm (5 years minimum)

  • Producing working drawings (Construction Documents) in AutoCAD 2013 or later

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD (Mac or PC) 2013 or later

  • Able to manage multiple deadlines / tasks simultaneously

  • Very good communication skills, verbally and written

  • Able to meet deadlines

  • Knowledge of 3D, hand illustration and project management are all bonuses to the requirements listed above. 

Junior Designer

2 - 5 years professional experience working in architecture, interior or product design.

Must demonstrate a strong ability in the following:

  • Experience working in an architectural or design firm (2-3 years minimum)

  • Producing working drawings (Construction Documents) in AutoCAD 2013 or later

  • Knowledge of drafting standards

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD (Mac or PC) 2013 or later

  • Able to manage multiple deadlines / tasks simultaneously

  • Very good communication skills, verbally and written

  • Able to meet deadlines

  • Knowledge of 3D, BIM modeling software (SketchUp, Revit, Archicad) are a bonus.

Bonus Round

Answer as many as you’d like from the following:

  • Name your current top 3 design studios / designers you are inspired by / follow

  • What are 3 things you love and 3 things you dislike about yourself

  • In 5 minutes, without imagery inspiration, sketch for us a chair you would like to design 

  • Send us a Spotify playlist of what you are currently listening to - no more than 10 songs.

  • Tell us why or how you think you could fit into the workflow at SHS.  How can you make a difference, given what you know about our studio.