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# Architectural Designer I at Hutker Architects, Inc.

- **Company:** Hutker Architects, Inc.
- **Location:** Vineyard Haven, MA
- **Compensation:** $65k–$83k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hutker-architects-inc/8f06b67b-9603-4353-b12a-121413c3325d

## Job description

Hutker Architects is a design-led residential practice dedicated to creating custom, heirloom homes. We are inspired by craft, collaboration, and a deep respect for place and believe great homes emerge from strong ideas, careful listening, and a culture that nurtures curiosity. Our mission is to continuously and passionately advance the art of dwelling and the joy of living.

We are seeking a Designer I who brings thoughtful innovation, high standards, and a passion for residential design. Working in close collaboration with principals and the studio team, this individual will contribute meaningfully to the design excellence that defines our work.

## Responsibilities and Duties

- Contribute to project design development, including schematic design, construction documents, and presentation packages
- Collaborate with the Principal-in-charge, Team Leader, and project team to establish design objectives, shape the project vision, and support the design process
- Provide project updates based on client feedback, ensuring structural and building code compliance
- Prepare working drawings for private residences and acquire measurements to produce existing conditions drawings
- Gain proficiency in wood frame construction and structural requirements
- Assist in developing project design criteria, schedules, and managing project timelines
- Update CAD drawings (plans, elevations, sections) based on redlines and client feedback
- Create architectural models using manual methods and 3D CAD software
- Participate in client meetings and construction observation/site visits as needed

## Qualifications

- 1-5 years of strong residential design experience and technical development
- Strong understanding of all phases of architectural design development
- Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program
- A genuine passion for residential architecture and a desire to specialize in this field
- Experience with producing production documents and building code compliance
- Strong design and graphic presentation skills with proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to produce both manual and digital 3-D models
- Strong multitasking abilities, attention to details, and excellent communication skills
- Must be able to work from our Vineyard Haven, MA (Martha's Vineyard) studio location

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to apply for this position.

Why Hutker? Because you will do meaningful work, take on real responsibility, and grow through hands-on involvement in the full process of designing and realizing thoughtful residential architecture.

Hutker Architects is a firm of 60 professionals in four offices across Massachusetts. We share a passion for place and a belief that houses are the most important structures people occupy.  We are inspired by the unique challenge of creating “home” for each client that will be enjoyed for generations.

## About Hutker Architects, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hutker Architects is a New England-based architecture firm specializing in custom, high-end residential design that is deeply rooted in place and sustainability.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Mark A. Hutker, FAIA

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture and Planning; Residential Design
- **Target customers**: High-net-worth individuals and families seeking custom primary residences or vacation homes in New England (Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, and greater New England)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Build once, well” — creating inviting, adaptable houses that are well-suited for today and will be enjoyed for generations.

## Products & Services
- **Architectural Design Services**: Full-service custom home design from concept through construction administration, with a focus on site-sensitive, sustainable, and timeless residential architecture.
- **Interior Design**: In-house interior design services (led by a Director of Interior Design) that integrate with the architectural vision.
- **Sustainability Consulting**: Expertise in LEED for Homes, Passive House, and other green building certifications (via the Stewardship, Energy and Technology (S.E.T.) Team).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $35.9 million (latest data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped); key partners include regional builders, landscape architects, and interior designers.
- **Growth Signals**: 47 employees (down 6.1% YoY), but actively hiring architectural designers and interns. Offices in Falmouth, Vineyard Haven, Plymouth, and Boston. LinkedIn followers grew 24.9% over the past year. The firm continues to attract high-profile residential projects in New England.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep regional expertise**: Over 35 years designing homes specifically for the unique environments of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, and coastal New England.
- **Sustainability leadership**: Early adoption of LEED for Homes and Passive House standards; first staff member became LEED AP for Homes in the firm’s early years.
- **Collaborative, boutique approach**: Small, design-focused teams work directly with principals, fostering a high level of craftsmanship and client intimacy.
- **Strong reputation**: Founded by a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) and co-founder of the Lyceum Fellowship, lending prestige and a network of top-tier industry relationships.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability and energy performance**: Continuing to integrate high-performance building practices (Passive House, net-zero) into all projects.
- **Geographic expansion**: Maintaining and growing offices across key New England locations (Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth, Boston) to serve a broader client base.
- **Talent development**: Investing in mentorship, ongoing education, and internship programs to cultivate the next generation of residential architects.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described by employees as “Inspiring. Cooperative. Engaging. Fulfilling.” Employer rating of 4.1/5.0 on review platforms, with particularly high marks for work-life balance (4.3/5.0).
- **Work policy**: Mix of on-site and hybrid roles depending on location (e.g., Vineyard Haven and Falmouth offices offer hybrid options; Plymouth offers both on-site and hybrid).
- **Perks & development**: Ongoing education programs, mentoring from senior architects and partners, opportunities to work on high-end, design-driven projects from start to finish. The firm is deeply involved in design education through the Lyceum Fellowship.
- **Environment**: Offices located in scenic coastal communities (Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod) and Boston, offering a unique blend of small-town lifestyle and access to a major city.

## Sources
1. [Hutker Architects Careers Page](https://hutkerarchitects.com/careers/)
2. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/hutker-architects)
3. [Forbes Company Overview](https://www.forbes.com/companies/hutker-architects/)
4. [Lever Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/hutker-architects-inc)
5. [Hutker Architects About Us](https://hutkerarchitects.com/about-us/)

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