Join Our Team

  • Intern Architect / Architect (1-5 Years Experience)
  • Interior Designer (1-5 Years Experience)

If interested, submit your resume and portfolio to Hello@UnisonDS.com.

About Unison Design Studio

Unison Design Studio is a collaborative team of architects, designers, and creative thinkers dedicated to shaping environments where people heal, learn, gather, live, and work. Rooted in curiosity, clarity, and care, we approach every project, no matter the scale, with thoughtful attention and a deep sense of purpose. Our intentionally sized Des Moines studio offers the agility of a closeknit team with the experience of leaders who have shaped many of the region's most impactful environments. We stay close to the work, close to our clients, and close to each other because we believe great design emerges from genuine connection.

Intern Architect / Architect - Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time Intern Architect or Architect with 1-5 years of experience to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about contributing to purposeful, high-quality design while learning alongside experienced mentors. As part of a nimble and collaborative studio, you'll contribute directly to all phases of design including exploring ideas, developing thoughtful solutions, and helping transform concepts into built environments that reflect the values and visions of the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Design + Creativity

  • Participate in conceptual design, planning, and visualization across a diverse range of project types including education, healthcare, community & civic, workplace, and housing.
  • Contribute to design studies, renderings, diagrams, and presentations that bring clarity and purpose to client conversations.
  • Engage in iterative problem-solving rooted in curiosity.

Technical Development + Documentation

  • Support the development of technical drawings, BIM models, and specifications through all project phases.
  • Collaborate closely with project architects and principals with a focus on technical rigor, clear communication, and disciplined execution.
  • Translate design with intention into buildable, well-coordinated documents.

Collaboration + Client Interaction

  • Work in a culture where people matter as much as ideas while engaging in open dialogue with colleagues, clients, and consultants.
  • Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and community engagement activities aligned with project needs.

Professional Growth

  • Receive support for licensure, continuing education, and mentorship designed around your growth path.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
  • 1-5 years of architectural experience in a professional environment.
  • Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, conceptual 3D modeling tools (Sketchup, Rhino), and visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion).
  • Curiosity for design and a desire to explore ideas that move clients and communities forward.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfort working closely with a small, highly engaged team.
  • Commitment to thoughtful, purpose-driven work and a culture built on trust, clarity, and care.

Interior Designer - Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time Interior Designer with 1-5 years of experience to join our growing team. You'll collaborate closely with architects and studio leaders on projects across education, healthcare, workplace, community, and housing, helping shape interiors that elevate daily life.

This is a role for someone who blends creativity with curiosity, detail with care, and who thrives in a studio where design exploration is valued as much as technical rigor.

What You'll Do

Design + Creativity

  • Participate in conceptual design, planning, and visualization across a diverse range of project types.
  • Lead material and finish selection and FF&E design and procurement.
  • Contribute to user narratives, mood boards, presentations, and environmental graphics integration.
  • Engage in iterative problem-solving rooted in curiosity.
  • Bring forward insights rooted in material research, wellness standards, sustainability strategies, and user experience.

Technical Development + Documentation

  • Support the development of technical drawings, BIM models, and specifications through all project phases.
  • Collaborate with architects and consultants to ensure seamless integration between interior and architectural systems with a focus on clear communication and disciplined execution.
  • Translate design with intention into buildable, well-coordinated documents.

Collaboration + Client Interaction

  • Work in a culture where people matter as much as ideas while engaging in open dialogue with colleagues, clients, and consultants.
  • Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and community engagement activities aligned with project needs.

Professional Growth

  • Receive support for licensure, continuing education, and mentorship designed around your growth path.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
  • 1-5 years of architectural experience in a professional environment.
  • Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, conceptual 3D modeling tools (Sketchup, Rhino), visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion), and material finish/sourcing experience.
  • Curiosity for design and a desire to explore ideas that move clients and communities forward.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfort working closely with a small, highly engaged team.
  • Commitment to thoughtful, purpose-driven work and a culture built on trust, clarity, and care.

Why Unison

We offer the benefits of a design-forward, community-minded practice with the intimacy of a small studio. You'll have direct access to leadership, meaningful responsibility early, and a voice in shaping both our projects and our culture.

Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with 80-90% employer-paid employee premiums.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with 3% employer match.
  • Responsible PTO policy designed for balance and wellbeing.
  • Flexible work hours and studio-first culture of trust.
  • Paid parking, a cell phone stipend, and full technology support.
  • Support for NCIDQ, CEUs, professional memberships, and expanded learning opportunities.
  • Opportunities to engage in community impact and volunteer initiatives.