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Sample Definitions of Architect Positions

In the state of Massachusetts neither the title "Architect" or any modification of said title shall be affixed or otherwise used in conjunction with any surname, word or business title when such use would imply that an individual, associate, partner or corporate officer is an architect when, in fact, such individual, associate, partner, or corporate officer is not a registered architect.

Intern-Architect
Indicates individual is enrolled and is in good standing in the Intern-Architect Development Program (IDP) and that s/he is either currently enrolled in a professional degree program or has completed one. IDP requires 700 training units over 16 practice areas. Firms may wish to ask intern-architect candidates to indicate their standing in the IDP program:

Entry-level intern
Intern in first year of internship.

Second-year intern
Intern in second year of internship.

Third-year intern
Unlicensed architecture school graduate in third year of internship; develops design or technical solutions under supervision of an architect.

ARE Candidate
Indicates an individual has completed the Intern-Architect Development Program (IDP) and has a professional degree satisfying both the educational and training requirements. Firms may wish to ask ARE candidates which sections of the ARE, if any, they have taken/passed.

Architect/designer I
Recently licensed architect or unlicensed architecture graduate with 3-5 years of experience; responsible for particular parts of a project within parameters set by others.

Architect/designer II
Architect or unlicensed architecture graduate with 6-8 years of experience; responsible for daily design or technical development of projects.

Architect/designer III
Architect or unlicensed architecture graduate with 8-10 years of experience; responsible for significant aspects of projects.

Project manager
Architect or unlicensed architecture graduate with more than 10 years of experience; has overall project management responsibility for a variety of projects or project teams, including client contact, scheduling and budgeting.

Senior architect/designer
Architect or unlicensed architecture graduate with more than 10 years of experience; has a design or technical focus and is responsible for significant project activities.

Department head/senior manager
Senior management architect or unlicensed architecture graduate; responsible for major department(s) or functions; reports to a principal or partner.

Junior principal/partner
Recently made a partner or principal of the firm; title may include vice-president.

Mid-level principal/partner
Principal or partner; titles may include executive or senior vice-president.

Senior principal/partner
Typically an owner or majority shareholder of the firm; may be the founder; titles may include president, CEO or managing principal/partner.