Career Opportunities: Architectural Designer (11420)

Requisition ID 11420 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Architectural - Denver, CO

The Denver office is looking for an Architectural Designer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

1. Create and develop planning and design concepts; and support more senior planners and architects on large projects.
2. Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings specifications and design assignments under general supervision to meet project requirements.
3. Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances and other external issues.
4. Consult with manufacturers; research and propose materials and products.
5. Prepare and create presentation drawings and/or graphics and otherwise assist in presentations both internally and externally.
6. Mentor and train junior staff.
7. Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD’s), visit construction sites to gather information and/or prepare punch lists.

An ideal candidate has:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
2. Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
3. LEED AP preferred. Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
4. Working knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
5. On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
6. High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $78,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.