Director of Architecture - Residential at Evstudio in Denver, CO | USD110,000-155,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

strategic alignment

project delivery

design excellence

team mentoring

business development

client relations

Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with firm-wide leadership to align the studio's growth with EVstudio’s broader vision.
Oversee Projects: Guide architectural projects from pursuit through delivery, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction.
Grow the Team: Mentor and develop architectural talent while partnering across disciplines, including civil, MEP, structural, and survey.
Drive Business Development: Build and expand client relationships across private and public sectors, with a particular focus on the custom homes sector.

Requirements

leadership

10+ years

business development

design experience

team-first

std & ltd

STD & LTD
Proven leadership skills and a team-first mindset
Hearing from our recruiting team within 48 hours
A phone interview (approx. 30 minutes)
Experience in commercial, industrial, or municipal design sectors is a plus
10+ years of experience, including client-facing and project leadership roles
Demonstrated business development success and local market knowledge

Benefits

Medical insurance, including an HSA option
Flexible hours
401k match of 4%
Roth 401K option
Free snacks
One full day of paid VTO (Volunteer Time Off) annually
An on-site interview and office tour (approx. 60 minutes)
Vision insurance
Annual company ski day and summer picnic
Dental insurance
Monthly employee celebrations (with free lunch!)
A meet and greet with one of our Founders, Sean O’Hara (approx.15 minutes)
Relaxed dress code
Accident insurance
A minimum of 15 days PTO, and higher for more experienced employees
Employer-paid life insurance
Weekly volleyball league in the Summer and bowling in the Winter
Company-owned bar in the parking lot of the Denver office
The opportunity to touch every aspect of a project, from beginning to end

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

recruiting team contacts you within 48 hours.
30‑minute phone interview.
15‑minute meet‑and‑greet with founder sean o’hara.
on‑site interview and office tour (about 60 minutes).

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2005 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 2005 and has since grown into a multidisciplinary design studio.

500+ Units

Multi-family Housing Project

RidgeGate Station in Colorado features over 500 multi-family units with mixed-use components.

200+ Staff

National Expansion Goal

The company aims to expand its staff to 200–250 members across the western U.S.

The company organized around integrated studios combining architecture with structural, civil and MEP engineering, landscaping, surveying and planning.
They design across building sectors including residential, multifamily, commercial retail and office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, parks, worship spaces and modular/off‑site construction.
Notable projects include RidgeGate Station in Colorado (mixed-use components), The Gauge workforce housing in Durango, and luxury modular Yellowtail Residences in Big Sky.
EVstudio pioneered 'Reversible Design™' for modular buildings that can be disassembled and relocated, demonstrating innovation in off‑site construction.
The firm launched an off‑site‑construction‑focused EVolution Studio, driving design efficiency via modular, panelized, and advanced building technologies.
Their growth includes acquiring neUdesign Architecture in Idaho, building toward national expansion.
Adoption of BIM, Revit, virtual/augmented reality and cloud systems underscores their technology‑driven approach to design and project delivery.

Culture + Values

Demand Quality and Excellence – We expect no less than the best out of ourselves and our co‑workers.
Deliver High Service – Deliver the highest quality service to all clients and strive to deliver high service internally.
Communicate Continuously – Communication is key and should be timely, both outwardly to clients and inwardly to teams.
Value Intelligence and Creativity – Culture characterized by a love for lifelong learning and pushing each other to grow through intelligence and creativity.
Embody Passion – Everyone is passionate about what they do, fostering a culture that values the impact they can make.
Trust the Team – Success is a team effort with mutual respect and consideration of everyone’s ideas.
Embrace Change – The environment is ever-changing, embracing change to stay current with industry trends.
Play! – Encourages employees to take time to play both in and outside of the workday, hosting numerous events.
Spread Positive Attitude – Fosters a positive environment by encouraging support, encouragement, and inspiration among employees.
Be Courageous – Encourages measured risk-taking and trying new things, leading by example.

Environment + Sustainability

Sustainability and LEED consultants integrate sustainable design into all buildings to conserve resources, optimize performance, and save money.
Staff includes LEED Accredited Professionals who have led LEED certification projects across the U.S. and provided sustainability consulting for non-certification commercial and residential projects.
Active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, with staff involvement in the Colorado chapter of USGBC, Emerging Green Builders, and AIA COTE.
Sustainability approach integrates sensible design practices, technologies, and strategies alongside budget, timeline, and aesthetics for efficient building performance.

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Role

Description

strategic alignment

project delivery

design excellence

team mentoring

business development

client relations

Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with firm-wide leadership to align the studio's growth with EVstudio’s broader vision.
Oversee Projects: Guide architectural projects from pursuit through delivery, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction.
Grow the Team: Mentor and develop architectural talent while partnering across disciplines, including civil, MEP, structural, and survey.
Drive Business Development: Build and expand client relationships across private and public sectors, with a particular focus on the custom homes sector.

Requirements

leadership

10+ years

business development

design experience

team-first

std & ltd

STD & LTD
Proven leadership skills and a team-first mindset
Hearing from our recruiting team within 48 hours
A phone interview (approx. 30 minutes)
Experience in commercial, industrial, or municipal design sectors is a plus
10+ years of experience, including client-facing and project leadership roles
Demonstrated business development success and local market knowledge

Benefits

Medical insurance, including an HSA option
Flexible hours
401k match of 4%
Roth 401K option
Free snacks
One full day of paid VTO (Volunteer Time Off) annually
An on-site interview and office tour (approx. 60 minutes)
Vision insurance
Annual company ski day and summer picnic
Dental insurance
Monthly employee celebrations (with free lunch!)
A meet and greet with one of our Founders, Sean O’Hara (approx.15 minutes)
Relaxed dress code
Accident insurance
A minimum of 15 days PTO, and higher for more experienced employees
Employer-paid life insurance
Weekly volleyball league in the Summer and bowling in the Winter
Company-owned bar in the parking lot of the Denver office
The opportunity to touch every aspect of a project, from beginning to end

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

recruiting team contacts you within 48 hours.
30‑minute phone interview.
15‑minute meet‑and‑greet with founder sean o’hara.
on‑site interview and office tour (about 60 minutes).

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2005 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 2005 and has since grown into a multidisciplinary design studio.

500+ Units

Multi-family Housing Project

RidgeGate Station in Colorado features over 500 multi-family units with mixed-use components.

200+ Staff

National Expansion Goal

The company aims to expand its staff to 200–250 members across the western U.S.

The company organized around integrated studios combining architecture with structural, civil and MEP engineering, landscaping, surveying and planning.
They design across building sectors including residential, multifamily, commercial retail and office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, parks, worship spaces and modular/off‑site construction.
Notable projects include RidgeGate Station in Colorado (mixed-use components), The Gauge workforce housing in Durango, and luxury modular Yellowtail Residences in Big Sky.
EVstudio pioneered 'Reversible Design™' for modular buildings that can be disassembled and relocated, demonstrating innovation in off‑site construction.
The firm launched an off‑site‑construction‑focused EVolution Studio, driving design efficiency via modular, panelized, and advanced building technologies.
Their growth includes acquiring neUdesign Architecture in Idaho, building toward national expansion.
Adoption of BIM, Revit, virtual/augmented reality and cloud systems underscores their technology‑driven approach to design and project delivery.

Culture + Values

Demand Quality and Excellence – We expect no less than the best out of ourselves and our co‑workers.
Deliver High Service – Deliver the highest quality service to all clients and strive to deliver high service internally.
Communicate Continuously – Communication is key and should be timely, both outwardly to clients and inwardly to teams.
Value Intelligence and Creativity – Culture characterized by a love for lifelong learning and pushing each other to grow through intelligence and creativity.
Embody Passion – Everyone is passionate about what they do, fostering a culture that values the impact they can make.
Trust the Team – Success is a team effort with mutual respect and consideration of everyone’s ideas.
Embrace Change – The environment is ever-changing, embracing change to stay current with industry trends.
Play! – Encourages employees to take time to play both in and outside of the workday, hosting numerous events.
Spread Positive Attitude – Fosters a positive environment by encouraging support, encouragement, and inspiration among employees.
Be Courageous – Encourages measured risk-taking and trying new things, leading by example.

Environment + Sustainability

Sustainability and LEED consultants integrate sustainable design into all buildings to conserve resources, optimize performance, and save money.
Staff includes LEED Accredited Professionals who have led LEED certification projects across the U.S. and provided sustainability consulting for non-certification commercial and residential projects.
Active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, with staff involvement in the Colorado chapter of USGBC, Emerging Green Builders, and AIA COTE.
Sustainability approach integrates sensible design practices, technologies, and strategies alongside budget, timeline, and aesthetics for efficient building performance.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Contact

About

Resources