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# Senior Architectural Designer at Hutker Architects, Inc.

- **Company:** Hutker Architects, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $85k–$112k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hutker-architects-inc/a6ae6f79-d45a-48e4-a62a-df39bcc0b29c

## 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're looking for a Senior Designer who combines exceptional design ability with technical expertise and a passion for custom residential architecture. Working closely with Principals and Associates, you'll contribute to every phase of custom residential project development, build lasting client relationships, mentor emerging designers, and help shape exceptional homes from concept through construction.

## Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to all phases of custom residential project development, from permitting and early design through construction administration and project completion.
- Develop thoughtful design solutions and technical documentation that carry design intent through every stage of the project.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
- Coordinate project schedules, consultants, documentation, and construction administration activities to support successful project execution.
- Develop schematic designs, presentation materials, and material selections that support the overall design vision while ensuring technical quality and code compliance.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio culture through technical guidance and design reviews.

## Qualifications

- B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program

- 8-10+ years of professional architectural experience with a strong focus on custom residential design.

- Professional architectural license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.

- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality design and construction documentation across all project phases

- Strong technical understanding of residential architecture, wood-frame construction, building codes, and construction administration.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.

- Strong collaborative leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing team members.

- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp. Strong hand sketching skills are preferred.

Why Hutker? In the role of Senior Designer at Hutker, you'll help shape exceptional custom homes, build lasting client relationships, mentor emerging designers, and contribute to a collaborative studio dedicated to design excellence. 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.

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

## 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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