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  • 1.  Associate Level in an Architecture/Interior Design Firm

    Posted 01-05-2012 03:41 PM

    Our 30-person firm is adding an "Associate" level of leadership. We have four principals - two senior principals (40 years experience) and two "junior" principals (20 years experience). Basically, the definition of an Associate is one who has demonstrated diverse or special skills of value to the firm and have also proven to be an authority in a particular subject matter and/or have demonstrated a high level of effective management on the firm's design projects. A "Senior" Associate is a licensed/registered professional with at least five (5) years at the firm.

    So ... the question. Besides the title itself, are there any suggestions regarding what additional benefits or "perks" should go along with the title that other firms are providing?

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    F. Michael Ayles AIA
    Principal
    Antinozzi Associates, PC
    Bridgeport CT
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  • 2.  RE:Associate Level in an Architecture/Interior Design Firm

    Posted 01-05-2012 05:06 PM
    Pay their AIA Dues and if you pay for Continuing Ed they should share within 
    via Lunch N Learns. Consider  paying for appropriate trade events and local networking, it helps spread the wealth of your brand and knowledge across the company.

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    Kristine Young AIA
    2 Young Architects
    Tarpon Springs FL
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