Career Opportunities: Architectural Designer (11420)

$65,000 - $78,000/Yr

SmithGroup - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer position at SmithGroup involves creating and developing planning and design concepts while supporting senior planners and architects on large projects. The role includes preparing architectural drawings, renderings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances, and mentoring junior staff. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in architecture and design, looking to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

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 for internal and external presentations.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in architecture.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Eligibility 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

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus
• Excellent benefit package