Architectural Associate - Entry Level

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Associate – Entry Level in Champaign, IL. You will assist Project Managers with design solutions across public and private sector projects, learning to prepare construction documents and gaining NCARB AXP exposure.

The role emphasizes growth in design processes, site visits, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to advance through the AXP pathway and learning from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Proficient in Revit; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, Lumion and MS Office preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites to review and document existing conditions.
• Assist in designing concepts and solutions as part of the design team.
• Support production of schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Prepare client presentation materials using design software and ideas.
• Coordinate with project team members and consultants and ensure timely, accurate work.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Curiosity about design

ARE exam interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Architectural Associate – Entry Level in the below posting location. In this role, you will assist Project Managers by completing project design solutions for a wide variety of public and private sector projects. The position provides design support using a variety of graphics software and media, learning to prepare construction documents, beginning to learn client relations, and engaging in all aspects of the design process. As an Architectural Associate, you will receive a well-rounded AXP experience for NCARB.

Posting Location: Champaign, IL

What You’ll Do

• Visit project sites to review and document existing conditions
• Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
• Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Provides support to tasks within project teams
• Keeps open communication within team and with project managers.
• Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required; degree must be from an accredited university
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative suite, Enscape, Lumion, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Proficient use of Revit
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn and be curious about design
• Ability to collaborate with team members and follow instructions
• Interest in completing the ARE exams

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $60,000-$74,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.