Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects | Charlottesville, VA
Come join our team! For over ninety years, Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects has worked closely with clients to create timeless works inspired by regional and environmental context. Spanning a range of styles, our projects extend throughout the United States and abroad. We are seeking multiple well-rounded candidates with varying levels of professional experience (0-8+), who are passionate about design and construction at all levels, and who possess conceptual talent, technical ability, and strong communication skills.
The ideal candidates have the following credentials and abilities:
- Professional architectural degree from an accredited school (required)
- Strong organizational skills and verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, including hand sketching
- Strong design, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Passion for self-motivated learning, discovery, and improvement
- Willingness to take on responsibility and grow in a collaborative studio environment
- Experience coordinating and collaborating with consultant teams and contractors
- Experience managing and producing architectural contract documents
- Construction administration experience
- Experience with high-end institutional and commercial projects
- Experience and proficiency with CAD or BIM software, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital modeling
- Architectural license and LEED AP credentials preferred but not required
Benefits of working at DGP:
- Competitive salary for 40-hr work week with compensation for overtime work
- Paid employee health insurance and health savings account
- SIMPLE IRA with firm matching
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, and personal days
- Paid leave for qualifying family events
- Employee life insurance
- Parking provided on firm property or in one of the downtown parking garages
- Professional development support for AXP and licensure
- Reimbursement for AREs
- AIA Membership
If interested and qualified, please provide a PDF cover letter, resume, and work sample, including hand sketches, digital graphics, and a writing sample, to employment@dgparchitects.com.

