Project Architect

If designing environments that fuel athletic performance and electrify crowds excites you, then huddle up! The Role: As a Project Architect, focused primarily on sports projects, you’ll use your talent to assist on a number of projects, from training facilities to arena master plans. The ideal candidate is licensed with 8–12 years of experience, with a majority of that in sports design, and is committed to excellence while thriving in a collaborative culture. The right person is comfortable leading the design of mid-to-large-scale commercial projects and has an integrated, comprehensive approach to complex programs and technical solutions. As Our Project Architect, You: Take responsibility for design team coordination and are the primary contact for consultant coordination throughout the project. Demonstrate an understanding of the design philosophy of our projects and produce design documentation to support that philosophy. Work closely with the Project Manager and others to coordinate the design process, including the interface with the owner, consultants, and contractor. Lead the Construction Administration process, effectively guiding the project to completion. Have ownership for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs through planning, design, and coordination. Prepare documentation for AHJ approvals. Review shop drawings and submittals during construction for conformance with design intent and specifications. In addition to leading coordination with the internal design team on applicable reviews. Produce phase-specific documentation per project work plan. Respond to contractor’s requests for information. Can work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment. Work on multiple projects and effectively balance the workload. This Role is For You if You: Can take the lead on design projects as the primary contact for consultant coordination. Have experience leading the Construction Administration process. Have 8–12 years of professional design experience working on similar project types: sports, entertainment, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use. Have hands‑on experience preparing documentation for AHJ approvals, collaborating with in‑house or third‑party specification writers, and reviewing shop drawings and submittals during construction. Can produce phase‑specific documentation per project work plan. Are a licensed architect. Have proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office, with an interest in exploring and learning new programs. Have the proven ability to identify and solve problems and resolve conflicts. Have excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and presentation skills. Can work on multiple projects and effectively balance your workload. Filling this role will not be determined by experience only, we are looking for the right fit for our team. What’s Cool About This Job: Work across sports + entertainment, commercial, and hospitality projects for clients like Live Nation Entertainment, Pacifica Hotels, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Kansas City Current. The work is high‑profile, high‑energy, and never one‑note. As a small studio, Generator Studio offers hands‑on responsibility and direct access to senior leadership—opportunities that fast‑track growth without the red tape. We hire with intention, not urgency. You’ll work alongside people who care deeply about design, respect individuality, and put in the work. We also celebrate Thursdays (with happy hour). Work where the action is. Our office in the Crossroads Arts District sits among galleries, shops, and restaurants. We’re also on the streetcar line, making the commute to work free and accessible. Free healthcare premiums! Generator Studio covers 100% of your health insurance premium, offers a 401(k) with employer match, a structured bonus plan, and pays for initial licensure exams. Free Milk Bones! If your dog is nice, they can come to work, too. Why Generator: Our employees are a talented mix of individuals who embody every aspect of an integrated practice. We offer the opportunity to align your long‑term career goals with a variety of projects and clients while working within multiple markets. We want your energy, creativity, and thirst for transforming great ideas into built reality! We offer a stimulating and exciting design environment where our employees are challenged to bring their best creative spirit to their work. We take great pride in working together to deliver the highest‑quality design solutions for our clients and leading innovative design into the future. Along with competitive salaries, we offer a generous benefits package, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match program, and PTO + paid company‑wide holidays. All benefits are available to you on your first day of employment—no waiting period. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB‑accredited institution. Relocation assistance may be available. Physical requirements: The employee performing this job must regularly be able to use a telephone, computer keyboard, and mouse, reach with hands and arms, talk, and listen. The employee frequently is required to move about an office environment and sit (often for extended periods), as well as lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position is expected to be performed regularly at the company’s office as part of the teamwork and collaboration required by this position. Travel and over‑nights stays may be intermittent along with attendance to events after hours. Must be able to legally drive a car. Essential job functions: All the responsibilities, duties, and requirements contained in this job description constitute the essential functions of this job which the successful candidate must be able to perform with or without requested reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr