Architect – Industrial Design

AppleOne Employment Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking an experienced Architect - Industrial Design in Phoenix, AZ to lead projects from concept through permitting, produce complete construction documents in AutoCAD, and coordinate with clients, engineers, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on design experience in industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers, strong teamwork, and a proactive approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural projects from concept through permitting.
• Ability to produce complete construction documents for industrial facilities.
• Strong collaboration with clients, engineers, municipalities, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from conceptual design through permitting and construction support.
• Produce complete construction documents and detailed drawing sets using AutoCAD.
• Design industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, fabrication, and commercial facilities.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, consultants, and engineering teams.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, code compliance, and quality standards.
• Support construction teams with drawing revisions, RFIs, field coordination, and construction administration needs.

Skills

Architectural design

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

A growing commercial Design-Build firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Architect - Industrial Design for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect who enjoys producing construction documents, managing projects from concept through permitting, and collaborating closely with clients, engineers, municipalities, and construction teams.

This is a highly visible position within a collaborative, team-oriented environment where you will work directly with company leadership and play an important role in shaping industrial and commercial projects. The organization offers a supportive, practical, and fast-moving workplace where architects can take ownership, wear multiple hats, and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in industrial facility design, including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, fabrication facilities, and other light industrial projects. This opportunity is well suited for someone who values teamwork, accountability, technical quality, and direct involvement in both design and construction coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from conceptual design through permitting and construction support.
• Produce complete construction documents and detailed drawing sets using AutoCAD.
• Design industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, fabrication, and commercial facilities.
• Coordinate directly with clients, municipalities, consultants, and structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, code compliance, and quality standards.
• Support construction teams with drawing revisions, RFIs, field coordination, and construction administration needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Phoenix, AZ.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
• AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
• We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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