Architecture resume example and template for Google Docs™
An architectural designer four years out of school and partway through the licensing exams. Projects are named by type, size and phase.
- Parser read 33/33 fields
- 1 page
- US Letter
- Google Docs and Word
- Classic layout
What a parser reads from it
Field by field, from the PDF that Google Docs exports.
33/33
fields read correctly from the resume (US Letter), downloaded from Google Docs as a PDF and read by the open-source OpenResume parser (commit 4f8255a) on Oct 3, 2026.
What the parser read
First 28 lines, exactly as extracted.
Elena Petrov Seattle, WA | (206) 555-0189 | elena.petrov@example.com | elenapetrov.com/portfolio EXPERIENCE Fenwick Hale Studio Seattle, WA Architectural Designer Jul 2023 – Present • Produced construction documents in Revit for a 64-unit affordable housing building, from design development through permit • Coordinated drawings with structural and mechanical consultants and tracked 140 RFIs during construction administration • Built the daylight and energy models that helped the project reach its Passive House target • Join site visits every two weeks and write the field reports sent to the contractor and owner Cascade Line Design Tacoma, WA Intern Architect Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 • Drew schematic options and renderings for three school renovations, two of which went on to construction • Set up the office's Revit family library, which cut setup time on new projects by about a day • Built physical and digital models for client meetings and the firm's competition entries EDUCATION Alderhaven University Seattle, WA Master of Architecture Jun 2022 • Thesis: mass timber housing for steep urban lots, selected for the school's annual exhibition Filbert Hill University Salem, OR Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies May 2020 • Study abroad: urban design studio in Copenhagen SKILLS AND LICENSURE Licensure: AXP hours complete; ARE 4 of 6 divisions passed Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe InDesign Design: Construction documents, code review, energy modeling Sustainability: Passive House Designer (CPHD), LEED Green Associate
Field by field
What we wrote, and what the parser put in each field.
| Field | Parser read | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Elena Petrov | |
| elena.petrov@example.com | ||
| Phone | (206) 555-0189 | |
| Location | Seattle, WA | |
| Link | elenapetrov.com/portfolio | |
| Summary | (empty) | |
| Job 1 company | Fenwick Hale Studio | |
| Job 1 title | Architectural Designer | |
| Job 1 dates | Jul 2023 – Present | |
| Job 1, bullet 1 | Produced construction documents in Revit for a 64-unit affordable housing building, from design development through permit | |
| Job 1, bullet 2 | Coordinated drawings with structural and mechanical consultants and tracked 140 RFIs during construction administration | |
| Job 1, bullet 3 | Built the daylight and energy models that helped the project reach its Passive House target | |
| Job 1, bullet 4 | Join site visits every two weeks and write the field reports sent to the contractor and owner | |
| Job 2 company | Cascade Line Design | |
| Job 2 title | Intern Architect | |
| Job 2 dates | Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 | |
| Job 2, bullet 1 | Drew schematic options and renderings for three school renovations, two of which went on to construction | |
| Job 2, bullet 2 | Set up the office's Revit family library, which cut setup time on new projects by about a day | |
| Job 2, bullet 3 | Built physical and digital models for client meetings and the firm's competition entries | |
| School 1 | Alderhaven University | |
| School 1 degree | Master of Architecture | |
| School 1 dates | Jun 2022 | |
| School 1 GPA | (empty) | |
| School 1, bullet 1 | Thesis: mass timber housing for steep urban lots, selected for the school's annual exhibition | |
| School 2 | Filbert Hill University | |
| School 2 degree | Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies | |
| School 2 dates | May 2020 | |
| School 2 GPA | (empty) | |
| School 2, bullet 1 | Study abroad: urban design studio in Copenhagen | |
| Skills line 1 | Licensure: AXP hours complete; ARE 4 of 6 divisions passed | |
| Skills line 2 | Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe InDesign | |
| Skills line 3 | Design: Construction documents, code review, energy modeling | |
| Skills line 4 | Sustainability: Passive House Designer (CPHD), LEED Green Associate |
Shown but not counted
- Seattle, WA: no location field for jobs. It's in the extracted text.
- Tacoma, WA: no location field for jobs. It's in the extracted text.
- Seattle, WA: no location field for schools. It's in the extracted text.
- Salem, OR: no location field for schools. It's in the extracted text.
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About this example
Elena is four years into practice, so experience comes first, with each project named by type, size and phase. Both degrees are listed because the professional degree matters for licensure. Her exam progress is spelled out in the last section.
How to write a architecture resume
Name project type, size and phase
Architects work on buildings through phases from schematic design to construction. "64-unit affordable housing, DD through permit" says exactly what you did.
Show coordination work
Working with engineers and consultants, handling RFIs and site visits shows you can take a project into construction.
Be specific about licensure progress
Firms want to know where you are: AXP hours, ARE divisions passed, expected license date.
Link the portfolio
As with designers, the portfolio does the showing. Keep the resume clean and put the link in the header.
Cover letter lines for a architecture role
An opening and a closing written for the person in this example. Swap in your own numbers and the role you're applying for. Every template comes with a matching cover letter for the middle.
I'm applying for the Architectural Designer position on your housing team. At Fenwick Hale Studio I produced the construction documents for a 64-unit affordable housing building and tracked 140 RFIs through construction.
My portfolio is at elenapetrov.com/portfolio, and I'd be glad to talk through the project. Thank you for your time.
Common mistakes on architecture resumes
- Renderings on the resume. Applicant tracking systems keep the file you upload, but many can't read text inside images, and those that use OCR can misread it. Drawings on the resume are a parsing risk with little upside. Keep them in the portfolio.
- Every studio project from school. After a few years in practice, one thesis line is enough.
- "Assisted with" everything. Say what you actually produced: drawings, models, specs, reports.
Templates that suit architecture resumes
Blank versions with a cover letter and references page, in Letter and A4.
Classic
38/38 fields readSerif type, centered headings and education first. The look many university career offices recommend for finance, law and consulting.
- 1 page
- Letter + A4
- Docs + Word
Modern Accent
35/35 fields readOne ink-blue accent on headings and rules, with a summary up top. Clean enough for any parser, with a little more personality.
- 1 page
- Letter + A4
- Docs + Word
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The writing advice draws on the tasks and tools listed for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (O*NET-SOC 17-1011.00) in the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. We rewrote it as resume advice. The person, employers and schools in the example are fictional, and the example is written as of fall 2026, so dates and years of experience count to then.