Architectural Designer

The role at a glance: NBBJ Charlotte is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our team. We are seeking an architect, with experience with good conceptual, visual, and communication skills to work in a highly collaborative and design-oriented studio. At NBBJ, an Architectural Designer is responsible for supporting design leadership on projects, contributing to setting design quality standards, fostering a collaborative design environment, and advancing the firm’s design reputation through active participation in project work, team mentorship, and client interactions. In your new role, you will: Set Expectations: define and exemplify quality standards through design reviews, mentoring, and open discussions. Inspire: encourage radical thinking and creativity at all levels, leading the studio toward impactful design. Create: provide hands‑on design work for 1‑2 projects, ranging in concept to construction, ensuring holistic design continuity. Review/Critique: ensure design quality by reviewing projects and engaging teams in firm‑wide peer reviews. Present/Communicate: craft and present compelling design stories to clients and peers. Network Internally: connect with design peers firm-wide, enhancing collaboration and design quality. Methodologies: ensure projects utilize the latest design/visualization methods and technologies. Process: champion proper process design and encourage designers to lead alongside PMs and PAs. Expertise: apply sound design methods across practices, while developing expertise in a single typology. Integrated Design Delivery: collaborate with multiple disciplines to ensure rigorous, integrated project delivery. What you will need to succeed: 3-5 years of professional experience Bachelor's Degree: B Arch or M Arch desired Experience with healthcare projects is desirable, not required Deep understanding of high‑performance building concepts, with LEED Accreditation or at‑or‑within 18 months of hire Demonstrated conceptual design and schematic design skills Strong verbal and graphic communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams of designers Proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling skills; Sketchup, and/or Rhino desired Working knowledge of Adobe Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Interest and experience in Grasshopper workflows are beneficial An interest in the use of AI to evolve our practice towards meaningful, original solutions. Capable of participating in multiple projects and managing deadlines Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open environment Willingness to travel, if the project requires This role requires the individual to be based in the United States. Why choose NBBJ? We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401(k) contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career. NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr