The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to consider a fresh start. 

Whether it’s a short-term resolution or a long-term lifestyle change, now is the best time to plan for where you want to be this time next year and start taking steps to reach those goals.

If your career is an area you’re looking to change up, we’ve got good news: It’s never too early or too late to embrace a new path!

If you already have architecture and design experience…

Consider Your Ideal Work Environment

The key word here is “ideal.” The average American will spend nearly a third of their lives at work, so it’s incredibly important they love what they do.

At George Armour Ewart Architect, our architects and designers work independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of clients and team members. We want everyone on our team to become the most well-rounded version of themselves possible, so we make it a point to include our people in the entire process from start to finish. But most importantly… We have fun doing it!

“Even on our busiest days, we always find time to relax and have fun. Whether it’s a quick game of pool or chatting around a coworker’s desk, we treat each other like family and that’s why I’ve been with the firm for 22 years!” – Greg Slack (Business Development/Project Manager)

If this sounds like your ideal work environment, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome interest from architects, designers, and project managers at all levels, so get in touch to see if our work culture is right for you!

If you’re NOT currently working in architecture and design…

Consider Your Transferable Skills

Architects and designers are typically creative people by nature. From the drawing table to the finished design-build, creative workers spend most of their time bringing projects and ideas to life from scratch. 

Working in a creative field offers a rewarding end result, but it also offers the opportunity to learn and strengthen your transferable skills. These are skills that can be useful in many situations or roles, including but not limited to:

• Communication
• Collaboration & team spirit
• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Customer relationship management
• Time management

If you have strong transferable skills and like to work in a creative environment, you may want to consider a career path in architecture and design. With skills like these, you can help create buildings and physical environments that make a real impact on people’s everyday lives.

If you’re thinking about relocating to East Tennessee for work…

Consider Putting Your Stamp on Knoxville!

Though local architecture has evolved over the years, Knoxville is a city full of rich history and an appreciation of tradition. Offering its residents a quaint mix of city and mountain life, Knoxville is a great option for out-of-state architects and designers looking to switch things up.

If you’re seeking a new adventure in your career, we invite you to explore Knoxville architecture and design more closely. Our firm is proud to play an active role in beautifying Knoxville from the inside-out by creating modern, practical spaces that speak to the city’s original architectural history. We’d love to have you be part of the journey!

If you’re passionate about design and work best in a creative, collaborative environment, contact us to learn more about any open positions and see if a role at George Armour Ewart Architect is right for you!