Architectual Designer (Greater Chicago Area)

Architectural Designer

We are recruiting for a creative architect or designer with a passion for residential design and construction, who is looking to grow your career in a growing environment!

If this sounds like you, we are excited to meet you and learn more about your talents and career goals!

Architect/Architectural Designer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our boutique award-winning architecture firm located in Chicago, IL where the collaborative culture is focused on employee respect, value and continued personal and professional growth.

As an Architectural Designer you will be responsible for working with principal architects and clients on designing and building full properties from concept through construction. We have amazing clients, we need you to bring your creative architectural design talents to help create dream homes.

We are looking forward to talking with you!

Contact Wendy Cohen, CEO, PowerHouse Recruiting today!

Please do NOT contact our offices directly.

Responsibilities:

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that will allow you to grow your career in delivering creative architectural design drawings coupled with client-focused service, while empowering your entrepreneurial creative spirit.

• Meet with team to learn about project scope, evaluate property nuisances, create designs, drawings, permit documents, building specifications with our principal architect and project design build team.
• Assist in serving discerning clients while establishing a strong client-centric relationship.
• Design projects in design software (ArchiCAD/Revit/AutoCAD) from schematics to construction drawings including floorplans, elevations, custom cabinetry/millwork, electrical, MEP, finish materials, incorporating landscape architecture, low voltage integration and custom furnishings and art.
• Assist in site visit to work with design partners to monitor progress, answer questions and liazon projects needs, ensuring client complete happiness leading to referrals and repeat business.
• Coordinate meetings and documentation from initial introductions, design presentations, architrectual selections, ROI, RFP's, submittal logs through design and construction to installation.
• Stay committed to continued education, awareness of industry trends, new products, and technologies.
• Represents the team in a professional, courteous manner in serving discriminating clients.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, with exposure to interior design and construction, licensed in IL is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in architecture/design working in residential projects.
• Solid computer skills in ArchiCAD, Revit, Rendering Skills, AutoCAD or similar.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and CRM software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills with a creative mind.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork minded, proactive self-starter, positive attitude, and high integrity.
• Valid driver’s license & transportation to make onsite project visits.

If you are passionate about high-end architecture and building and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic growing team, we encourage you reach out to us today. We offer a competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Compensation Package & Benefits: In-studio role with some flexibility.

· Full-time position, M- F, with the future growth potential.

· Competitive Full-time Compensation, based on experience.

· Paid Holidays/Vacation.

· Excellent Company Culture – Team based.

· Continued opportunities for personal learning & development.

· Opportunity to make a design difference and career growth.

Join a team in delivering high-quality residential projects while enhancing our clients' lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer