Careers

Overview:
Desmone is an architecture and interior design firm with offices in Pittsburgh, Morgantown, and Cleveland. Our people-first culture is rooted in health, wellness, and the individual goals of our team members. We are seeking an Employee Experience Specialist to help us continue building a workplace where people thrive—physically, emotionally, and professionally.

This role is ideal for a human resources professional who brings both experience and empathy to their work. You’ll be responsible for core HR functions, benefits coordination, and administrative support for senior leadership, all while helping to shape and sustain a positive employee experience across our studios.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Operations

• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes that reflect our commitment to a welcoming and inclusive culture
• Maintain accurate employee records and support human resource information system
• Assist with recruitment coordination and candidate engagement
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Support performance management and professional development initiatives
• Facilitate staff training

Benefits & Retirement Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits and retirement/401(k) providers
• Coordinate open enrollment and communicate benefit offerings to staff
• Support wellness initiatives aligned with our WELL Gold Certified workplace

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as a trusted resource for employee questions, concerns, and feedback
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment
• Support internal programs that promote creativity, connection, and growth

Administrative Support

• Provide thoughtful administrative assistance to senior leadership
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and internal communications
• Support firm-wide initiatives, events, and recognition programs
• Track and manage firm-wide professional and business licensing
• Assist Controller with payroll, PTO tracking, and expense report review.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience with benefits and retirement plan administration preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You’re energized by helping others thrive
• You approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration
• You value transparency, wellness, and community
• You’re organized, proactive, and comfortable working across teams

Please apply on Indeed. Click here to direct you to our job post.

Are you an architect interested in advancing the design industry? Desmone is changing the landscape of “how we do business” by investing in people. We embrace technology and position ourselves as master-problem solvers within any community we work in. Practicing for over 64 years, we’ve evolved from a small family-owned business into an ownership group of diverse professionals. While we pay homage to our past through our values, we also understand our future success is only possible by allowing our employees to take ownership of the design opportunities presented across a myriad of project types.

At Desmone, we want you to thrive personally and professionally. Our culture is built around the health, wellness and individual goals of our team members. Our work reflects the range and diversity of the clients we serve. You won’t see a single style or aesthetic agenda — we design high-performing buildings and spaces optimized for the people who live, work, & play within them. If you are inspired by helping others build their vision, we want you to join us.

Qualifications include:

• 7-12 years of experience.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional registration. NCARB certification preferred.
• Certification is preferred in one or more content areas (LEED, PHIUS, Revit, CSI, etc.).
• Min. 5 years of Revit usage with advanced knowledge of modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD & Photoshop.
• Organized, motivated, dedicated, efficient with ability to communicate professionally.
• Competent knowledge of building materials, and construction techniques.
• Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to coordinate work.
• Knowledge of professional ethics applying to the practice of Architecture.
• Understanding of the construction process sufficient to coordinate with contractor.
• Experience in project management including construction document preparation and field observation.
• Experience with governmental agencies, zoning ordinances, & building codes.
• Multi-family residential experience preferred.

Email resume, cover letter and work samples to Travis L. Kreidler, AIA at tkreidler@desmone.com with “Employment Inquiry” in the subject line. All inquiries are strictly confidential.