Careers
Shepley Bulfinch is a national architecture and design firm with a legacy spanning over 150 years. Woman-led since 2003, we embrace a hybrid-forward approach to our work, giving Bulfinches the freedom to exceed their potential.
Internships: Design Your Future
As a summer design intern at Shepley Bulfinch, you’ll work alongside experienced architects and interior designers on real projects in a hybrid setting. Starting in the beginning of January each year, we look for students with strong design portfolios and a passion for the built environment. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills, expand your network, and gain meaningful insight into the inner workings of an innovative, interdisciplinary design firm—both in-person and remotely.
Professional Growth: Level Up Your Design Career
Bulfinches are fueled by an innate curiosity. It drives our passion for design and our unique corporate culture. We recognize the importance of continued career development and personal growth. In order to improve the employee experience, retain talent, and identify and develop the next generation of leaders, we offer rewarding opportunities to achieve your fullest potential.
Pathways
Career growth at Shepley Bulfinch follows a trajectory that we’ve coined Pathways. It facilitates continued career development and personal growth; connects performance with leadership and ownership; and helps Bulfinches explore their desired career paths.
Steve Schultz Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Steve Schultz, who is remembered for his good humor, love of reading, beautiful paintings, enthusiasm for the outdoors, desire to learn, and passion for architecture. The Steve Schultz Commemoration Scholarship is an opportunity for early-career Bulfinches with less than 5 years of professional experience to be awarded a $2000 scholarship to participate in an experience/activity—within or outside of architecture—that will fuel and propel their personal and career development.
Scholarship Recipient: Shelley Warner Discovers Little Sparta
Designer Shelley Warner embarked on a poetic journey through Little Sparta, the garden of Scottish poet Ian Hamilton Finlay. Read the truths throughout Finlay’s garden of follies through a summary of Shelley’s scholarship journey, the poem she shared in honor of Steve, and the sketches of her travels.
A Technical Path to Design
Looking for opportunities to broaden your skills as you grow into your design career? Explore a unique pathway for recent architecture or interior design graduates who want to put their passion for technology to use before diving into client-driven project work.
By beginning your role as a Design Technology Specialist for 1–2 years, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the firm’s design tools, systems, and workflows—building a strong foundation in how technology supports design excellence. At the end of this period, you’ll transition onto a project team equipped with a deeper understanding not only of how the firm operates, but how your team can best leverage technology to design beyond.
Culture: Think Beyond
Find Where Your Creativity Ignites
Shepley Bulfinch is hybrid-forward. We unapologetically embrace the design and collaboration benefits in our process and the work-life balance at the heart of our employee mission. We accept applicants located anywhere in the continental U.S., unless the position specifies a region.
Our Commitment to Equity
Together, we design a future that benefits everyone. Our mission and core values guide every project and relationship we build. From designing inclusive, supportive spaces to broadening the field of design through programs such as IPAL, we’re dedicated to creating a more equitable future.
Benefits Built for You
At Shepley Bulfinch, we recognize our Bulfinches are our most valuable asset. Our benefits package is designed to support employee wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of our Bulfinches.
Take Care of Yourself
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, along with an Employee Assistance Program to keep you feeling your best.
Time to Recharge
Generous paid time off through self-managed time, studio holidays, and parental leave—because life happens outside of work, too.
Invest in Growth
We’ve got your back with support for licensure and continuing education.
Work, Your Way
Embrace flexibility with our remote and hybrid work approach.
A Healthier Planet
Commuter and transit benefits support a healthier planet – one ride at a time.
Stay Connected
From virtual Town Halls to our annual in-person Finch Fest, we make sure there are plenty of ways to stay engaged and have fun!
See Yourself Here
Ready to design beyond?