Join the JLA Team
JLA Architects is a flat organization that fosters a collaborative environment to eliminate barriers and encourage personal and professional growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid family leave, a 401k offering a 4.5% match, and generous paid time off.
JLA encourages work/life balance and offers flexible work schedules to assist employees in maintaining that balance.
What’s it like to work at JLA?
“Everyone on our team is down to earth and approachable; there are no big egos here. I feel like everyone is willing to help me and support my career development.”
Megan B."The people here are all interesting to talk to and helpful at work and outside of work. Plus, each project is interesting and unique, and I usually learn something new during each project."
Camron B.“Besides having a great team to work with, I love that I get to work on something new every day. I’m constantly learning and growing.”
Andy L."A work / life balance is really important to me and I really appreciate that good relationships are crucial to the culture of JLA including those with your colleagues, your consultants, your clients, and your community. "
Leah T." I enjoy the family atmosphere and flexible work environment created in both our Milwaukee and Madison offices. Our clients needs are our main focus as we include them in our JLA family."
Jerry W."I enjoy the JLA culture that emphasizes a 'TEAM', 'WE', 'OUR', approach to everything."
Ed C."At JLA, I'm loving my experience. At a smaller firm, you're more hands-on. You don't have as many people, so you're covering more aspects of the design, from sketching and schematics, all the way through construction documents."
Rafeeq A."I feel like I work ‘with people’, not ‘for people’ at JLA. There is a laid back, yet productive atmosphere. People can be themselves here."
Sal I.Office Locations
Meet Madison
Located on the Yahara River in Monona, JLA’s Madison area office is in “The Current” part of the Yahara Commons development. Employees are within walking distance of True Coffee Roasters, Buck & Honey’s restaurant, Belle & Bleau salon, and The Tasting Room (a wine & cigar lounge). Employees can enjoy the on-site fitness center, easy river access, and an adjacent city park that offers a variety of seasonal activities including an ice rink in the winter months.
Just a 15-minute drive to the Capitol square downtown, you’ll find plenty of options for shopping, restaurants, outdoor festivals, and concerts. Set between lakes Mendota and Monona, Madison has also been recognized as a top canoe town by Paddler magazine, as well as one of the ten best bicycling cities by Bicycling magazine.
Best Places to Live in 2019 by Money Magazine
Top Five Most Popular Destinations For Millenials to Move & Stay by Forbes Magazine (2019)


Meet Milwaukee
Our Milwaukee office is located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, just south of downtown Milwaukee. Known as the city’s eclectic arts and fashion district, you’ll find nationally and locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting.



Interested in joining the JLA team?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to Joe Lee at the link below.