Arrivederci!
A letter from our founders
We are pleased to share the letter below from our Founding Principals, Donna Acquilano and Owen Leslie, regarding their lives, careers, and emeritus status with the firm. In thanks to them, Acquilano Inc. is celebrating 37 years of design as a women-owned business focusing on commercial interiors. Donna and Owen have and will continue to be an integral part of our studio family. We are grateful for the leadership, mentorship, and opportunity to carry their legacy forward.
“After over 40 years in the profession, we are returning to our roots in Crested Butte where we met in 1977. We have enjoyed so many great relationships, clients and coworkers turned friends, and it’s hard to express how meaningful this amazing career in Design and Architecture has been! We have worked through both recessions and booms, always mindful of what could be right around the corner. Denver has been our hub and our love through these years. Contributing to its evolution and watching it become the vibrant city it is today has been an exciting journey. We have so many great memories!
We are thankful to all the people who believed in us and gave us opportunities in the depths of down economies (thinking about the late 80’s and early 2000s) as well as the good times. It’s been our honor to shape workplaces through the decades and create positive impacts on people’s daily lives. We think the design profession is the best profession in the world!
It’s now time for us to enjoy more time with our growing family, to travel, to play more music and to ski powder! We are leaving Acquilano in such fine and capable hands, which is perhaps the achievement that we are most proud of!
Arrivederci!
Donna & Owen”
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we’re hiring /
At Acquilano, we are dedicated to hiring team members that share our passion for design! Founded in 1986, Acquilano is a Denver-based full-service design studio of passionate creatives who specialize in workplace interiors. Our team works in collaborative studio environment in downtown Denver to bring innovative solutions to our clients. If you believe your experience and skill sets match our needs, please reach out. We would love to hear from you!
Acquilano values diversity in our workforce and we are committed to equal opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Details on job openings are listed below. Please send detailed resume, and cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our team to Jayne Niemann via email.
Jayne Niemann – jayne@acquilano.com
Interior Designer
We are currently looking for an Interior Designer with the skills, ability, and character to contribute to our success. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player with of 3+ years’ experience in corporate interiors, a passion for design, and expertise in finish and furniture selection. Our current work environment is a mix between work from home (up to 2 days per week) and in office collaboration (min. 3 days per week).
Experience + Skills for success
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent required.
- 3+ years’ prior experience in corporate interiors projects required.
- NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer preferred
- Strong design, finish selection and furniture expertise required.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Experience in Revit model rendering software such as Enscape preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
- Able to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Problem Solver
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Patient, detail orientated and consistently reliable.
Compensation + Benefits
Acquilano offers excellent benefits and competitive salaries!
- Competitive salary
- (between $60,000-$70,000 based on experience, skillsets, and certifications)
- Multiple employer-sponsored healthcare plan offerings.
- Dental insurance.
- Cafeteria plan including HSA and FSA account management.
- 401k plan with employer contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
- Professional development support
- Annual vacation and personal time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office required).
- Flexible summer hours (1/2 – day Fridays between Labor Day and Memorial Day)
- Paid parking
- Fun and engaging work environment!!
we’re hiring /
At Acquilano, we are dedicated to hiring team members that share our passion for design! Founded in 1986, Acquilano is a Denver-based full-service design studio of passionate creatives who specialize in workplace interiors. Our team works in collaborative studio environment in downtown Denver to bring innovative solutions to our clients. If you believe your experience and skill sets match our needs, please reach out. We would love to hear from you!
Acquilano values diversity in our workforce and we are committed to equal opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Details on job openings are listed below. Please send detailed resume, and cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our team to Jayne Niemann via email.
Jayne Niemann – jayne@acquilano.com
Designer
We are currently looking for an Entry Level Designer with the skills, ability, and character to contribute to our success. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team-player who is eager to learn and grow.
Experience + Skills for success
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent required.
- 0-3 years’ prior experience required.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Experience in Revit model rendering software such as Enscape preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
- Able to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Problem Solver
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Patient, detail orientated and consistently reliable.
Compensation + Benefits
Acquilano offers excellent benefits and competitive salaries!
- Competitive salary
- (between $50,000-$60,000 based on experience, skillsets, and certifications)
- Multiple employer-sponsored healthcare plan offerings.
- Dental insurance.
- Cafeteria plan including HSA and FSA account management.
- 401k plan with 3% employer contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
- Professional development support
- Annual vacation and personal time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office required).
- Flexible summer hours (1/2 – day Fridays between Labor Day and Memorial Day)
- Paid parking
- Fun and engaging work environment!!
Acquilano names new President and CEO /
We are proud to announce Melissa Marlow as the President and CEO of Acquilano Incorporated. Melissa was officially named President and CEO of the Denver-based architecture and design firm in December 2019. Her qualifications were quickly tested with the unforeseen global pandemic in 2020. Melissa provided strong guidance when it was most needed and led the firm through obstacles never experienced. She was instrumental in obtaining our Women Business Enterprise (WBE) status both at the local and national levels and has the company well-positioned for the future. Focused on navigating the pandemic times, we failed to stop and celebrate this momentous promotion. Please join us in congratulating her!
Melissa started her career at Acquilano Inc. in 2006, and was promoted to Principal in 2013 along with Jill Taylor, Ashley Stinson, and Drew Marlow. Acquilano Inc. was founded in 1986 by Donna Acquilano and Owen Leslie.