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Autotroph
February 18, 2026
Business Manager
Overview
Award winning architecture & planning firm seeks motivated Business Manager to join our team. Autotroph is an innovative architecture & planning firm located in Santa Fe that creates high performance architecture to meet the environmental challenges facing us today. In our work we strive to make connections…from one person to another and between people and the natural world. We are a collaborative design studio with a laid back atmosphere, but also a determination to do whatever it takes to get a job done right. Our project types range from community facilities to multi-family / affordable housing to transit projects to custom residential and many others in between. For more info on our office go to www.autotrophdesign.com
Responsibilities
Work under firm Principal to perform management of office activities.
Organize office operations and procedures
Manage billing and bookkeeping for the office
Prepare payroll and tax payments / filings
Assist firm principal in marketing operations and preparing proposals
Manage office filing and IT systems
Maintenance of firm website and social media accounts
Perform basic office scheduling and correspondence
Basic clerical functions.
Desired Qualities
Minimum of 3 years experience in architectural or other design profession office
Bachelor or Associates Degree in Business Administration
A team oriented collaborator with ego in-check
Good Communicator
Ability to manage time and work flow on several concurrent tasks
An interest in sustainable design and community oriented projects
Minimum Required Skills
Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel
Proficiency in QuickBooks
Proficiency in Square Space and social media platforms
Preferred Skills
Good graphic & communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign
Compensation
Initially, this position is for 30 Hrs. per week, with the potential to become a full time position within a year. Compensation is dependent upon experience.
Interested applicants should send a resume, and references to Alexander Dzurec at dzurec@autotrophdesign.com
Autotroph
February 18, 2026
Intermediate level Architectural Designer
Overview
Award winning practice seeks hardworking and professional team player to join our firm. Autotroph is an innovative architecture & planning firm located in Santa Fe. In our work we strive to make connections…from one person to another and between people and the natural world. We are a collaborative design studio that develops individual and unique solutions for each of our projects. Our project types include arts & community facilities, multi-family / affordable housing, workplaces, hospitality, custom residential and many others that defy characterization. For more info on our practice go to www.autotrophdesign.com
Our ideal candidate is a proven self-starter, able to execute projects with minimal direction, works well under pressure, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and be able to work individually or in a team. At a minimum, you should be experienced in putting together a quality set of Construction Documents for small commercial or custom residential projects on your own, with the ability to plug into a project team for larger projects. This position envisions growth into full project management role over time.
Responsibilities
Setup and management of Revit Models for commercial projects.
Work under firm Principal / Project Architect for development of working drawings for bidding, Permitting & Construction for a variety of project types ranging from small to large scale projects.
Conceptual design work including 3d Modeling, rendering and presentation graphics.
Candidates who possess the following qualities and skills will be considered for the position:
Desired Qualities
3-5 years experience in architectural practice; either licensed or on the path to licensure.
Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture
A team oriented collaborator with ego in-check
Creative problem solver with good design skills
Good Communicator
Ability to manage time and work flow on several concurrent projects
An interest in sustainable design and community oriented projects
Minimum Required Skills
Fluency in AutoCad Architecture and Revit
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Proficiency in Sketch-up and/ or other 3d modeling software
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator & Photoshop
Preferred Skills
Good graphic & communication skills
Ability to perform research on a variety of variety of topics ranging from building typology, programming, ecology and materials.
Energy modeling
Understanding of how a building is put together and ability to assemble a high quality set of drawings
Compensation
This is a full time position. Compensation is dependent upon experience.
Autotroph is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Autotroph does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
Interested applicants should send a resume, portfolio and references to Alexander Dzurec at dzurec@autotrophdesign.com
Hoopes Architects
Posted January 22, 2026
Graduate Architect
Award winning Hoopes Architects is seeking a graduate architect with 1-3 years experience to join our team. We are an equal opportunity company focused on high design solutions for unique owner-occupied structures. Hoopes Architects has been named ‘Firm of the Year’, ‘Best of Santa Fe’ and one of ‘America’s Best-in State Residential Architects’.
Our work has been premiated and published in the national press and books on architecture. Please visit our website at www.hoopesarchitects.com.
For consideration, please send resumes and portfolios at kimberley@hoopesarchitects.com.
Spears Horn Architects
Posted October 16, 2025
Architect
SPEARS HORN ARCHITECTS is a Modern Regional design firm in Santa Fe, NM dedicated to providing Healthy and Sustainable Environments. We focus on Residential, Offices, Educational, Urban Design, Native American Projects, and Historic Preservation.
We continue to develop these areas of expertise, creating a body of work architecturally rich and sensitive to our region and specific site.
The firm is a corporation currently consisting of ten professionals. The firm has an excellent record of responsiveness to client needs, budget management, and timely performance of contract obligations.
We are currently seeking a skilled Architect with 5+ years experience working in an architectural office. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and examples of drawings to James Horn, jhorn@spearshorn.com