Architect

Blue Signal Search; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an Architect to pair strong design instincts with hands-on project experience, spanning the architectural lifecycle from early design through construction. You will contribute to coordinating documentation and see design decisions translate into built environments.

You will join a collaborative team that encourages creativity, supports professional growth, and values your ideas on every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required for consideration.
• 3 to 6 or more years of professional architectural experience, with exposure to multiple phases of project delivery.
• Portfolio demonstrates design judgment, creativity, and the ability to communicate architectural ideas visually.
• Use Revit confidently, backed by at least two years of academic or professional experience with the platform.
• Understand core architectural documentation practices and how design decisions progress toward construction.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and project partners, both visually and verbally.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to design problem solving.
• Familiarity with sustainable design concepts or credentials such as LEED or WELL is valued.

Responsibilities

• Shape architectural concepts into coordinated design packages from early planning through construction support.
• Build and refine Revit models, drawing sets, diagrams, and presentation materials for active project teams.
• Translate program needs, site conditions, and stakeholder priorities into practical, visually compelling design responses.
• Partner with architects, consultants, and internal disciplines to resolve design and documentation questions.
• Support project quality by reviewing work for coordination, clarity, and consistency before key deliverables are issued.
• Participate in construction phase activities, helping address field questions and maintain alignment with the approved design.
• Contribute ideas in critiques and working sessions while incorporating feedback from more experienced design leaders.
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple project phases in a collaborative hybrid studio environment.

Skills

Design judgment

Creativity

Visual communication

Collaboration

Sustainable design awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client is seeking an Architect who wants to pair strong design instincts with meaningful, hands‑on project experience. This opportunity offers exposure across the architectural lifecycle, giving you the chance to help shape concepts, develop coordinated documentation, and see design decisions progress into the built environment. You will join a collaborative team where creativity is encouraged, professional growth is supported, and your ideas can make a visible contribution to each project.

This Role Offers:

• Exposure to projects from early design through construction.
• A team oriented environment that encourages creative input and knowledge sharing.
• Opportunities to strengthen both design and technical capabilities alongside experienced architectural professionals.
• Professional development and continued career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Focus:

• Shape architectural concepts into coordinated design packages that carry from early planning through construction support.
• Build and refine Revit models, drawing sets, diagrams, and presentation materials for active project teams.
• Translate program needs, site conditions, and stakeholder priorities into practical, visually compelling design responses.
• Partner with architects, consultants, and internal disciplines to resolve design and documentation questions.
• Support project quality by reviewing work for coordination, clarity, and consistency before key deliverables are issued.
• Participate in construction phase activities, helping address field questions and maintain alignment with the approved design.
• Contribute ideas in critiques and working sessions while incorporating feedback from more experienced design leaders.
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple project phases in a collaborative hybrid studio environment.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required for consideration.
• Bring 3 to 6 or more years of professional architectural experience, with exposure to multiple phases of project delivery.
• Present a portfolio that demonstrates design judgment, creativity, and the ability to communicate architectural ideas visually.
• Use Revit confidently, backed by at least two years of academic or professional experience with the platform. Advanced Revit knowledge is a plus.
• Understand core architectural documentation practices and how design decisions progress toward construction.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and project partners, both visually and verbally.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach to design problem solving.
• Familiarity with sustainable design concepts or credentials such as LEED or WELL is valued.