Project Architect / Architectural Designer

Hufft & Hufft, Aplc - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Hufft is seeking a Project Architect or Architectural Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join their Kansas City, MO team. This role focuses on commercial and retail projects, particularly on retail prototypes and rollouts across multiple locations nationwide. The ideal candidate will possess strong design and technical skills, capable of leading projects from concept to completion while ensuring high standards of execution and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop retail designs and oversee rollouts, ensuring consistency with brand standards.
• Lead the production of construction documents in Revit and manage the project through all phases of development.
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Assist in project management tasks, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables, while maintaining a high level of design integrity.
• Stay informed about retail trends and design innovations, applying them to enhance project outcomes.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• 3-5 years of experience in architectural design, ideally with retail or hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail prototypes or nationwide rollouts is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, company pays 50% of plan selected
• Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability plans sourced, employee paid
• Life Insurance sourced, company paid
• Simple IRA savings plan with company match up to 3% of salary
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Licensure and professional organization financial assistance
• Referral bonus