We’re looking for a Senior Design Architect to lead the creation of impactful, low‑carbon buildings that make a meaningful difference in communities. This is an opportunity to shape design vision, lead complex projects from concept through delivery, and collaborate with passionate, multidisciplinary teams in a studio culture that values design excellence, sustainability, and people.
How you'll make a difference:
- Set and champion the design vision for sophisticated institutional and public‑sector projects from concept through realization
- Translate client, stakeholder, and community aspirations into innovative architectural responses rooted in sustainability and performance
- Lead the exploration and resolution of complex design and technical challenges, ensuring clarity of design intent throughout delivery
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architecture, structure, and building systems into cohesive solutions
- Partner with DIALOG leadership to support design‑focused client relationships and represent design intent with authorities having jurisdiction
- Mentor, inspire, and grow teams while advancing design quality, emerging methodologies, and inclusive studio culture
Who you are:
- 12+ years of experience leading institutional or government architectural projects, including large‑scale work (>$100M construction value)
- Professional degree in Architecture required; master’s degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred
- Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, technical, and sustainability-driven decisions
- Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms with the ability to provide strategic oversight of design workflows
- Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)
- Clear, confident communicator who can articulate design ideas and technical concepts to diverse audiences
- LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience leading institutional or government architectural projects
- Professional degree in Architecture required; master's degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred
- Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms
- Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)
- LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset
What We Do
Hello. Glad you stopped by. In fact, we were hoping you’d stop by because we’re unabashedly passionate about design and love to connect with those who feel the same. We’re a team of architects, urban planners, interior designers, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects who truly believe design can, and should, meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share. And we don’t just say that. We mean it! We’ve come together because we see the important challenges facing communities becoming increasingly complex. We believe the diverse perspectives and expertise of our multidisciplinary team uniquely position us to tackle these challenges in ways our competitors can't. We even have clients who would tell you we’ve made the impossible possible! Our work includes designing for urban vibrancy, health and wellness, transportation, education, arts and culture, residential, retail, and commercial, as well as mixed-use solutions which incorporate an increasing number of these. As a group of creatives, we’re known as people who think outside the box. But the truth is we’re usually pushing, pulling, cutting, carving, sketching and modelling our clients' needs that eventually become places for communities to enjoy. If you’re interested in thinking outside the box with us, we want to hear from you
