Architectural Designer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Architectural Designer who brings a strong creative eye, excellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully within a collaborative team environment. This role focuses on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality projects and offers exposure to larger-scale developments and complex design challenges.

The ideal candidate is motivated, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of their work while continuing to grow professionally. This position includes direct interaction with clients, consultants, and internal project teams, making professionalism and communication critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and design teams on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and large-scale development projects.
• Support projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Develop design concepts using sketches, digital modeling, and rendering software.
• Produce graphics, diagrams, renderings, and presentation materials for clients and municipal approvals.
• Participate in client meetings and design discussions.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, project stakeholders, and internal team members.
• Assist in the preparation of architectural construction drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

What They're Looking For

• Strong design sensibility and creative thinking.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas visually and verbally.
• Confidence working directly with clients and project teams.
• Self-starter mentality with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to accept feedback and quickly apply it.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn new software, workflows, and project types.

Project Types

Projects are focused on:

• Commercial Buildings
• Office Developments
• Multifamily Housing
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Hospitality Projects
• Large-Scale Community Developments

This role is not primarily focused on single-family residential work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Revit proficiency required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator, and presentation software experience are all strong pluses.
• Ability to produce architectural drawings, construction documents, renderings, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Portfolio Requirements

A portfolio is required and should demonstrate:

• Strong graphic and visual communication skills
• Design thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Renderings and presentation work
• Architectural drawings and documentation
• Personal contributions to team-based projects

Why People Like This Company

• Exposure to a wide variety of project types.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Fast-paced environment with strong growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on both large and small projects.
• Hybrid flexibility available for strong production-focused candidates.
• Strong focus on mentorship, development, and long-term career growth.
• Benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and flexible spending options.

Work Environment

• Located in Royal Oak, MI.
• Office hours generally 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Collaborative and energetic studio environment.
• Hybrid flexibility available depending on performance and workload.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Royal Oak, MI.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Royal Oak, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Royal Oak,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.