Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer Senior Living

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Designer with 5+ years of professional experience to join a growing architectural and design team. This individual will play a key role in the design and development of Senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architectural design and documentation for Senior living projects from concept through construction.
• Develop floor plans, elevations, details, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and project managers throughout all phases of design.
• Participate in programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, MEP, civil, and other disciplines.
• Apply applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and Senior living design considerations.
• Assist with material selections, specifications, and project presentations.
• Review drawings for accuracy, coordination, and overall design quality.
• Participate in client meetings and communicate design concepts and project updates.
• Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittals, and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional architectural design experience.
• Previous experience with Senior living, healthcare, multifamily, hospitality, or other residential-focused projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, materials, and detailing.
• Knowledge of IBC, ADA/accessibility, life-safety, and applicable Senior living design requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Architectural licensure is a plus but not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $95000.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

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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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.