Architect

Facade Today; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401k plan

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Populous, based in Detroit, MI, is seeking an experienced architect to lead design development for major civic, sports, and entertainment projects. The role emphasizes conceptual design, production documentation, and stakeholder engagement in a global design environment.

Candidates should have a professional architecture degree, active license, and 6+ years of experience. Travel is required, and the firm offers extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program.
• Registered Architect with a current license.
• 6+ years of professional architectural experience.

Responsibilities

• Design Conceptualization and Development: Create and develop solutions to meet project requirements and lead technical development.
• Creative Media Expertise: Produce renderings, animations, and motion graphics for visual communication.
• Project Design and Documentation: Develop, modify, and review design concepts, production drawings, and construction documents.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct site/building analyses, programming, and report preparation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients and communities, collaborate with clients on management during design and construction phases.
• Construction Administration: Support project managers to ensure design intent and project goals are achieved.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Team collaboration

Design thinking

Architectural production

Spatial design

Environmental design

Story development

Rendering

3D modeling

Revit familiarity

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3DS Max

Maxwell Render

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Registered Architect

6+ years of experience

Tools

3DS Max

SketchUp

Maxwell Render

Revit

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

Who We Are:

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We've designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

• Professional & Personal Development Programs
• Summer Hours
• Hybrid Schedule
• Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams
• Wedding Pay
• Charitable Match Program
• Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits

Who We Are Looking For:

Our preferred candidate will have prior experience in the AEC industry, and an interest in working in a dynamic global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and transportation facilities.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

Design Conceptualization and Development

• Focus on creating and developing solutions to meet project programmatic requirements.
• Provide leadership in technical development and contribute to detailed project documentation.

Creative Media Expertise

• Utilize a diverse skill set across multiple media platforms, including illustration, computer-generated renderings, animations, and motion graphics for visual communication.

Project Design and Documentation

• Lead efforts to develop, modify, and review design concepts, production drawings, and construction documents in alignment with established standards and technical expertise.
• Create and refine design concepts during schematic and design development stages.

Research and Analysis

• Conduct or assist with operational and design research, building and systems programming, site and building analysis, and report preparation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients, communities, and relevant stakeholders, including public agencies.
• Collaborate directly with clients on project management throughout the design development and construction administration phases.

Construction Administration

• Support Project Managers in the construction administration process, ensuring design intent is maintained and project goals are achieved.
• Perform all other duties as required to support the successful execution of projects.

Requirements For Success:

• Exceptional communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in inventive and creative design thinking, collaborative problem-solving, architectural production, spatial and environmental design, story development, and delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Experience with rendering and 3D modeling software, including 3DS Max, SketchUp, and Maxwell Render, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Revit is highly desirable.
• Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to create quick, impactful sketches to effectively communicate and sell ideas.
• Preferred expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Essential Qualifications:

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program.
• Registered Architect with a current license.
• 6+ years of professional architectural experience.

Additional Details:

• Travel will be required.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company

No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C

No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C

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