Architectural Designer

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated Architecture

Residential Design

Commercial workplaces

Collaborative design

Sustainable reuse

Local expertise

Job summary

Actalent in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Architectural Designer to work on healthcare, educational, commercial, and mixed-use projects. You will partner with Project Managers and Principals from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design documentation, and client coordination, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating project deliverables.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions and project deliverables alongside Project Managers and Principals.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents for a variety of project types.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, and internal project teams throughout the design process.
• Participate in client meetings and help drive project coordination efforts.
• Support construction administration activities, field observations, and project documentation.
• Assist in the development of presentations, renderings, drawings, and design materials.
• Contribute to projects from schematic design through project completion.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Lumion

Photoshop

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Architectural Designer | Charlotte, NCDesign Meaningful Spaces. Grow Your Career. Make an Impact.

Are you an Architectural Designer looking for an opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced industry leaders, and continue growing your technical and design expertise? Join a thriving Charlotte-based architecture firm known for its collaborative culture, diverse project portfolio, and commitment to professional development.

Make your mark on some of Charlotte's most exciting projects. From healthcare and educational facilities to commercial, retail, office, and mixed-use developments, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative designs to life while growing alongside a collaborative and highly respected architectural team.

What You'll Do

As an Architectural Designer, you'll partner closely with Project Managers and Principals to bring projects from concept through construction. You'll gain hands-on exposure to every phase of the design process while contributing to meaningful, high-profile developments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop design solutions and project deliverables alongside Project Managers and Principals.

• Prepare and coordinate construction documents for a variety of project types.

• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, and internal project teams throughout the design process.

• Participate in client meetings and help drive project coordination efforts.

• Support construction administration activities, field observations, and project documentation.

• Assist in the development of presentations, renderings, drawings, and design materials.

• Contribute to projects from schematic design through project completion.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.

• 7+ years of professional architectural experience.

• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating project deliverables.

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on education, healthcare, commercial, or mixed-use projects.

• Exposure to consultant coordination and client-facing responsibilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Passion for design, problem-solving, and professional growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work on high-visibility healthcare, education, commercial, and mixed-use developments throughout Charlotte.

Gain exposure to every phase of a project, from design and documentation to construction administration.

Collaborate with experienced architects and firm leadership who are invested in mentorship and career development.

Join a growing, people-first culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional advancement.

Enjoy a supportive environment where your ideas are heard and your contributions make an impact.

Be part of a firm with a strong pipeline of work and exciting growth plans across the Charlotte market.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your project experience, work alongside a talented team, and contribute to impactful architectural projects throughout Charlotte, we'd love to connect. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term growth, mentorship, and the ability to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Key Benefits and Advantages

• Integrated Architecture and Interiors: Interiors and architecture work together closely from the start to ensure a seamless look from the outside in.
• Resident-Centric Residential Design: Multi-family housing and urban spaces are built with the actual user's daily movement and comfort in mind.
• High-Performing Commercial Workplaces: Office designs focus on flexibility, employee wellness, and brand identity to help businesses recruit talent and command higher market rents.
• Collaborative Design Process: The firm uses recurring "design charrettes" where the entire team reviews challenges together, sharpening creative and technical solutions.
• Sustainable Adaptive Reuse: They specialize in breathing new life into older structures while respecting historical context and original character.
• Local Expertise: With regional roots in Charlotte and an expansion into the Triangle, their teams offer deep familiarity with local building needs.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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