Get prepared to work in the United States, understand the industry, and land your first job in the U.S. with the Design Path Academy!
Learn how the architecture industry is structured, types of firms and jobs, and key differences compared to other countries.
Find out how to locate job openings, apply, and position yourself to secure interviews at top firms.
Adapt your international experience to the American market and increase your chances of being hired.
Learn how to structure your résumé following American architecture industry standards, focusing on clear and direct content.
Access ready-to-edit templates specifically designed for architects and designers, meeting American recruiters' requirements.
Discover how to optimize your résumé to pass through automated screening systems and increase your chances of being called for interviews.
Learn how to select and present projects that meet the expectations of U.S. architecture firms, highlighting your best skills and experiences.
From the initial concept to the final design, each step is explained with practical examples and editable templates to facilitate your portfolio construction.
Master techniques to create an engaging narrative and professional layouts that clearly and impactfully communicate your experience.
Understand all the steps to become a licensed architect in the U.S., from degree evaluation to obtaining the license in different states.
Learn how foreign architects can qualify for NCARB and confidently start the licensing path.
Access practical guides, schedules, and tools to organize your licensing journey more efficiently.
The journey to becoming an architect in the U.S. can seem complex, but Design Path Academy's Career Roadmap simplifies this process.
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Follow a structured path that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to stand out in the U.S. architecture industry—from creating your résumé to achieving your professional goals.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals educated abroad who wish to enter the American market, with clear guidance on industry standards and career strategies.
Access a dedicated community of architects pursuing the same goal and receive personalized mentorship from market expert Marina Araujo, ensuring you're never alone on this journey.
Our payment options are designed to best help our students prepare at their own pace for the American market
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Marina Araujo is a Designer (Interiors, Web, and Graphic), Brazilian Architect & Urban Planner, and founder of Design Path Academy. With a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture & Urbanism from FAU UFRJ, a graduate-level degree in Web and Graphic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Marina combines her expertise and over 12 years of market experience with a passion for empowering foreign professionals to secure their place in the U.S. Architecture and Design industry. Having received job offers from major U.S. architecture firms (GENSLER, HOK, Perkins&Will, among others), Marina offers professional training courses and online consultations through Design Path Academy, guiding professionals to build, develop, and master industry standards and advance their careers in the United States.
Design Path Academy is an online educational platform dedicated to helping international architects and designers successfully integrate into the U.S. market through industry-focused courses and resources.
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