
Our team is composed of seasoned professionals as well as new talent with vast opportunity for growth and development. At WDG we embrace our diversity, and consciously advance the professional growth of our staff. For 80 plus years, WDG has thrived because of the leadership we bring to our clients, projects, and community. We strive to recognize a diverse group of individuals that has made great contributions to the success of our practice and communities.
WDG recognizes the link between promoting health and realizing healthier levels of employee engagement, job performance, and studio satisfaction. As a best-in-class midsize employer, well-being is a top organizational priority shared with controlling healthcare costs and boosting our employees work experience and productivity. We offer programs to promote employee financial, social, and emotional wellbeing. We have flexible work schedules with remote work policies. Professional training, wellness programs, benefits planning, and health assessments each measure into retention and the success our program.


WDG emphatically believes that individual experiences and backgrounds strengthen our company culture. The inclusion of team members of diverse cultures, colors, religious beliefs, gender expressions, orientations, and abilities make the fabric of our firm durable. Our individual contributions and achievements enrich and enhance our ability to create the higher value for our clients and partners.
Experience: 0-3 years’ experience, non-licensed architectural staff
Recent architectural graduate with zero to three years of experience, who is working towards completing AXP and/or is actively pursuing licensure. Full-time, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
Experience: 3-6 years experience, licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, plus three to six years of related experience who may be licensed or actively pursuing licensure. Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture. Has a useful degree of knowledge to provide design and technical solutions. Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of moderate size and complexity. Performs analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies, and limited design layouts. Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
Experience: 3–6 years, non-licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, plus three to six years of related experience who may be licensed or actively pursuing licensure. Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture. Has a useful degree of knowledge to provide design and technical solutions. Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of moderate size and complexity. Performs analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies, and limited design layouts. Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
Experience: 6+ years, licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, with more than six years of related experience. Intermediate-level staff who may be licensed or actively pursuing licensure. Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet client needs. Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects and staff.
Experience: 6+ years, non-licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, with more than six years of related experience. Intermediate-level staff who may be licensed or actively pursuing licensure. Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet client needs. Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects and staff.
Experience: 8+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
Requires at least eight years of related experience and a minimum of four completed projects. Participates in conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project lifecycle. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specialized systems. Liaises with Project Management, other architectural staff, and consultants. Develops and represents the lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with the Principal-in-Charge/Designer, PM, and Director of Specifications on technical solutions and product strategies. Project experience and depth of knowledge differentiate this position from senior-level roles.
Experience: 12+ years
Education: Professional degree in architecture optional
Minimum 12 years of related experience. Relied upon to present directly to clients on technical and design solutions. Works closely with the Project Manager and Project Architect to directly supervise design and technical delivery. May include special expertise roles and titles.
Experience: 8+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
Minimum eight years of related experience as a licensed Project Architect or non-licensed Architectural Staff III. Works closely with Project Managers to supervise technical delivery and field operations.
Experience: 12+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
Minimum 12 years of related experience as a Senior Project Architect or Senior Technical Staff. Directly supervises technical delivery and site administration on major projects.
Experience: 3–6 years, non-licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture; 3 to 6 years of experience. Assists in project design coordination, develops creative concepts, and prepares presentation drawings under supervision of Project/Senior Project Designers.
Experience: 6+ years, licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture; 6+ years of experience. Intermediate-level staff assisting in design coordination, concept development, and presentation drawings with increased independence.
Experience: 3–6 years, licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture; 3 to 6 years of experience. Assists in project design coordination, develops creative concepts, and prepares presentation drawings under supervision of Project/Senior Project Designers.
Experience: 6+ years, non-licensed architectural staff
Professional degree in architecture; 6+ years of experience. Intermediate-level staff assisting in design coordination, concept development, and presentation drawings with increased independence.
Experience: 8+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
At least 8 years of experience and a minimum of 4 completed projects. Coordinates project design independently, develops creative concepts, and prepares design development details.
Experience: 12+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
At least 12 years of experience and a minimum of 5 completed projects. Creates project designs, coordinates consultants, leads value engineering, and oversees design teams across all project phases.
Experience: 8+ years, licensure required
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
At least 8 years of experience and a minimum of 5 completed projects. Manages multiple small-to-medium projects, serving as primary client liaison for schedule, scope, budget, and contract management.
Experience: 12+ years, licensure required
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
At least 12 years of experience and a minimum of 6 completed projects. Manages large, complex, or multiple projects, oversees junior project managers, and may step into team leadership in the absence of the Managing Principal.