Design Associate (Fall 2026 Semester)

Kittle Property Group; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kittle Property Group is seeking an Architect Intern to support the Design team through pre-design to construction documentation and administration for multi-family developments. You will collaborate with internal teams and third-party consultants, applying architectural techniques under supervision.

You will gain experience across pre-design, documentation, and construction administration stages while working closely with structural, MEP, and civil consultants.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in architectural curriculum.
• Experience designing multi-family, hotel, or other multi-story habitable units preferred.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.
• Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary design drawings for assigned projects and tax credit applications.
• Translate schematic drawings into construction documents.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders and consultants.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; support site coordination.
• Travel up to 10% or less and support team goals.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Organization & planning

Task management

Education

Architecture student

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

CAD drafting

Job description

Join Kittle Property Group’s professional, collaborative, innovative, community-focused, and value-driven tone and become an Architect Intern with our Design Team!

About Us

Kittle Property Group is a national leader in developing, constructing, and managing affordable and market-rate multi-family communities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we bring more than 75 years of experience and a track record of developing over 20,000 apartment homes with more than $2.5 billion invested nationwide. We were ranked the #2 top affordable housing developer in the United States for multi-family construction starts by Affordable Housing Finance magazine, and we’re committed to building communities that create long-term value for residents, partners, and the neighborhoods we serve.

Position Overview

As an Architect Intern on our Design team, you’ll support the full lifecycle of multi-family development work, from pre-design and tax credit application drawings through construction documentation and construction administration. You’re a developing design professional who can apply independent judgment using standard architectural techniques, procedures, and criteria, while receiving technical guidance on complex issues and supervisory approval on project plans. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and third-party partners, including structural, MEP, and civil consultants. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required.

Pre-Design

• Provide preliminary design drawings for assigned state and federally funded tax credit applications.
• Apply fundamental urban planning, landscape, and civil engineering practices to depict community size, unit quantities, and amenities accurately.
• Prepare scale drawings of site plans, building layouts, and elevations.
• Partner with Estimating to ensure designs align with the construction budget.
• Collaborate with internal clients and departments to define functional and spatial requirements.
• Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters.
• Coordinate documentation of existing structures for renovation projects.

Construction Documentation

• Translate schematic drawings into complete construction documents.
• Attend project-related meetings and coordinate next steps with internal stakeholders.
• Verify interdepartmental requirements and commitments to agencies.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering, and other consultants during design and construction phases.
• Read and write specifications with accuracy and clarity.
• Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters.

Construction Administration

• Assist the Architect with reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Attend supervised jobsite visits and support field coordination needs.

General

• Support internal department schedules and project demands for assigned work.
• Travel up to 10% or less.
• Take on other duties as assigned to support team goals and project success.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an architectural curriculum.
• Experience designing multi-family, hotel, assisted living, or other multi-story habitable units preferred.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.
• Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD required.
• Revit required.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Excellent design and drafting skills using computer-aided design tools.

Communication and Reasoning Skills

• Ability to read, write, interpret, and analyze complex documents.
• Ability to respond to time-sensitive design and construction inquiries.
• Ability to communicate persuasively using clear, innovative approaches.
• Comfort applying fundamentals of geometry and working with ratios, percentages, and proportions.
• Ability to apply logic and scientific thinking to practical and technical challenges.

Benefits

Kittle Property Group offers a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful work that supports communities.

Join Us

If you’re looking to grow your architectural skills in a mission-driven, community-focused organization that values excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership, you’ll fit right in at Kittle Property Group. Apply today to help shape multi-family communities that make a lasting impact.