Architectural Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Architectural Designer
Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an Architectural Designer with at least two years of experience to contribute to active projects while working with a growing mid-sized office. You will use Revit and drafting skills to develop construction documents and support project delivery with a high degree of independence. This is a temporary position tied to specific projects, providing valuable experience on higher education projects and exposure to a collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed construction documents using Revit and other drafting tools.
• Support the design and documentation of architectural projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Apply architectural standards, building systems knowledge, and coordination practices to create accurate, buildable drawings.
• Collaborate with project teams to incorporate design intent and technical requirements into construction documents.
• Work with a high level of independence, managing assigned tasks and meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Assist in coordinating drawings and details across disciplines to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Contribute to the design process for higher education projects and other assigned project types.
• Use Rhino and other digital tools, as applicable, to support design and visualization needs.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the architecture field.
• Proficiency in Revit for architectural design and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience producing complete construction documents.
• Ability to operate and contribute almost fully independently on assigned tasks.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail in architectural documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.

• Experience working on higher education projects is a plus.
• Experience with additional architectural design tools, including Rhino, is a plus.
• Familiarity with a range of architectural project types and phases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a studio environment and adapt to project needs.

You will join a growing architectural office of approximately 60 people, offering a dynamic and collaborative studio setting. The role is structured as a temporary engagement to support two specific projects, with one project running from April to August and another from April to November. The team follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work required three days per week, specifically Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You will work with modern design and documentation tools, including Revit and Rhino, and gain hands-on experience with higher education projects in a professional, supportive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.

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 hybrid position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

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.