Architectural Designer

$65,000 - $78,000/Yr

SmithGroup - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer at SmithGroup will play a crucial role in creating and developing planning and design concepts while supporting senior planners and architects on large projects. This position involves preparing architectural drawings, renderings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances, and mentoring junior staff. The designer will also assist in construction administration and engage with various stakeholders to deliver innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop planning and design concepts.
• Support senior planners and architects on large projects.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings, specifications, and design assignments under general supervision.
• Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances, and other external issues.
• Consult with manufacturers; research and propose materials and products.
• Prepare and create presentation drawings and/or graphics and assist in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Assist in construction administration including responding to RFIs, preparing sketches and addendums, and visiting construction sites to gather information.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred; must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems and ability to engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Voluntary insurances.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Option to purchase additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Alternative work schedule providing additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays).
• Hybrid work options for flexibility.