Architectural Designer (Architect)

Duke Companies Position Title: Architectural Designer (Architect) Reports To: VP of Sales & Marketing Location: Central Indiana(southside and northside of Indianapolislocationsavailable) Job Summary: Duke Companies is an award-winning design-build firm serving Central Indiana through three divisions: Duke Homes, Duke Renovations, and Duke Commercial. We craft timeless spaces and places that elevate families and strengthen communities.We are looking for a designer who cares deeply about craftsmanship, client experience, and building places that matter. The Architectural Designer will partner with divisionmanagers inleadingresidential design projects from schematic design through construction documentation, collaborating closely with sales,operations, and clients to ensure thoughtful design and buildableexecution. Why This Role Is Unique: Direct client design leadership in a design-build environment Opportunity to shape high-end custom homes from concept to construction Exposure to residential, renovation, and commercial projects Essential Job Functions: 1. Architectural Design Develop design documents for projects in all design phases, including master plot planning, schematic (SD), design development (DD), and construction documentation (CD). Utilize AutoCAD and/orRevit to produceprofessionalconstruction documents Work with equipment suppliers/vendors/consultants to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion. Work directly with clients - communicating challenges, possibilities, and input needs to complete design phases. This includes in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails. Assistother design team members with design solutions or load management Assistin providing needed details or documents for permitting Review drawings and documents toassurecompliance with company design and production standards, as well as building code requirements. Createrenderings and 3D models as needed (preferred but notrequired) 2. Selections & Field Work Support and/or lead field visits and site surveys when needed, including capturing as-built measurements Support construction administration activities such as preparing construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon Assistclients with selection decisions when necessary 3. Other Responsibilities Potential to manage junior level designers, depending upon experience Collaborate with interior designers when applicable Create relevant reports detailing work as needed Capture meeting notes and project details in Salesforce (CRM)and Slack Supplemental Job Functions: Lead strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned(which may/may-notdirectly relateto pre-defined functions) Be present at or help at company events if/when they occur Assistandparticipatein various company initiatives Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Indiana Architect Licensepreferred Degree related to architectural design At least 5 years of full-time experience in a variety of architectural design roles Experience as a Project Architect on residential projects preferred Experience with providing complete construction documents Proficient in AutoCADor Revit Understanding of architectural design principles,classical knowledge preferred Must have excellent oral and written communication skills– client interaction and client leadershipexperience preferred Collaborative Nature Ability to manage time well & prioritize activities Salary andBenefits: Competitive salary based on experience Profit share opportunity HealthInsurance 401k match Paid time off Continuing education support The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all-supplemental duties,responsibilitiesor nonessential requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr