GuernseyTingle seeks a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR to lead the firm’s business development, marketing and public relations efforts.

GuernseyTingle is a 41-year old architecture, interior design and planning firm based in Williamsburg, Virginia. The firm leads multi-discipline teams of architects, designers, engineers and other design professionals, and participates in design, CM at Risk and design-build teams. Approximately two-thirds of the firm’s work is in the Hampton Roads and Richmond MSA’s, with the remainder spread throughout Virginia, Mid-Atlantic and Southern US, and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with firm owners to develop and execute a strategic business development plan for long-term growth in existing and emerging markets.

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues in firm’s targeted markets.

• Represent the firm in selected trade and industry organizations, regional economic development events and professional conferences.

• Manage and direct marketing/proposal coordinator and social media/graphics staff members who assist with preparation and maintenance of proposals, interviews, press releases, websites, social media, and other business development and branding activities.

• Monitor business development activities and lead tracking and reporting metrics utilizing firm’s CRM software system.

• Evaluate, enhance and monitor firm’s procedures for organization of marketing data and organizational systems.

• Develop and maintain client satisfaction program, and monitor and understand future client needs and projections.

• Develop and implement a firm-wide business development training program for professional staff.

• Manage annual budget for business development, marketing and public relations activities.

• Meet with firm owners regularly to ensure that business development plan is implemented effectively.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in marketing, communications, architecture, or a related field.

• Significant experience with the A/E/C or economic development professions and a proven track record in business development.

• Experience with federal, state and municipal government clients, private development, senior living, public safety, and/or recreation facilities desired.

• Experience with early contractor involvement, such as CMaR and D-B desired.

• Must be creative, collaborative and self-driven with the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent written, graphic and verbal communication skills.

Our benefits include medical, dental, retirement, life and short-term disability insurance, fitness membership, continuing education opportunities, professional/industry organization membership, and an excellent opportunity for professional growth. GuernseyTingle is a SWaM-certified Small, Women-Owned Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine 3 out of the past 4 years (ranked in Top 10 of Small Businesses in 2025).

We are looking for the brightest and best to grow with us and help carry our firm to the next level of design and professional strength. GuernseyTingle is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action) Employer. Please forward resumes to careers@guernseytingle.com.

We are looking for an ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER to join our team.

GuernseyTingle is a growing architectural, interior design and planning firm based in eastern Virginia, with our practice ranging from Massachusetts to Florida. We have earned a reputation over the last 4 decades for design excellence, creative problem-solving, and a high level of client service.

Our work includes sustainable design, theme parks, recreation facilities, restaurants, churches, residential, public safety, and historic building renovations. Projects range in scope from theming concepts and master plans to complex renovations and new construction for a wide range of clients.

The work is varied, and we all perform multiple tasks. Our firm culture encourages responsibility and promotes personal growth, and we provide support for both. We recognize the pressures of tight deadlines, budgets, and demanding clients, but strive for a low-key, pleasant work environment with little turnover and long-term employment.

Our benefits include dependent medical, dental, flexible PTO, retirement, fitness membership, relocation/moving expenses, continuing education, ARE exam costs, architectural license fees, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Qualified candidates shall:
– Hold a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
– Have design and graphics strengths as well as good organizational and communication skills
– Be proficient in Revit, Sketchup, graphic and spreadsheet programs
– Be a citizen of the United States
– Have 1 to 3 years of experience in an architectural office and/or construction field

We are looking for the brightest and best to grow with us to the next level of design and professional strength.  We are an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action) Employer.

Please forward resumes to careers@guernseytingle.com.

We are looking for a recent ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL GRADUATE to join our team.

GuernseyTingle is a growing architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in eastern Virginia, with our practice ranging from Massachusetts to Florida. We have earned a reputation for design excellence, creative problem-solving, and a high level of client service.

Our work includes sustainable design, theme parks, recreation, restaurants, churches, residential, public safety, and historic building renovations. Projects range in scope from custom homes and design charrettes to complex renovations and new construction for a wide range of clients.

The work is varied, and we all perform multiple tasks. Our firm culture encourages responsibility and promotes personal growth, and we provide support for both. We recognize the pressures of tight deadlines, budgets, and demanding clients, but strive for a low-key, pleasant work environment with little turnover and long-term employment.

Our benefits include dependent medical, dental, flexible PTO, retirement, fitness membership, relocation/moving expenses, continuing education, ARE exam costs, architectural license fees, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Qualified candidates shall:
– Hold a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
– Have design and graphics strengths as well as good organizational and communication skills
– Be proficient in Revit, Sketchup, graphic and spreadsheet programs
– Be a citizen of the United States
– Have had previous experience in an architectural office (preferred).

We are looking for the brightest and best to grow with us to the next level of design and professional strength. We are an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action) Employer.

Please forward resumes to careers@guernseytingle.com.

We are looking for an ARCHITECT to join our team.

GuernseyTingle is a growing architectural, interior design and planning firm based in eastern Virginia, with our practice ranging from Massachusetts to Florida. We have earned a reputation over the last 4 decades for design excellence, creative problem-solving, and a high level of client service.

Our work includes sustainable design, theme parks, recreation facilities, restaurants, churches, residential, public safety, and historic building renovations. Projects range in scope from theming concepts and master plans to complex renovations and new construction for a wide range of clients.

The work is varied, and we all perform multiple tasks. Our firm culture encourages responsibility and promotes personal growth, and we provide support for both. We recognize the pressures of tight deadlines, budgets, and demanding clients, but strive for a low-key, pleasant work environment with little turnover and long-term employment.

Our benefits include dependent medical, dental, flexible PTO, retirement, fitness membership, relocation/moving expenses, continuing education, ARE exam costs, architectural license fees, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

This position of Architect is expected to perform a wide variety of assignments independently, with overview and mentoring from senior architects and project managers.  Duties include analysis of program requirements, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration phase services, and overall project management, including coordination of engineering consultants, other GuernseyTingle staff architectural and interior designers, and interaction with clients.

Qualified candidates shall:
– Hold a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
– Be licensed as an Architect within a state in the U.S., or be nearing completion in licensure track
– Have design and graphics strengths as well as good organizational and communication skills
– Be proficient in Revit, Sketchup, graphic and spreadsheet programs
– Be a citizen of the United States
– Have 4 to 6 years of experience in an architectural office and/or construction field

We are looking for the brightest and best to grow with us to the next level of design and professional strength.  We are an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action) Employer.

Please forward resumes to careers@guernseytingle.com.