Architectural Designer

LJC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

LJC, based in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer to contribute to various design projects within a collaborative environment. The role requires delivering projects from concept to completion, conducting analyses, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and over 3 years of experience are essential. The compensation ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a discretionary annual bonus. LJC values integrity, humility, and fearlessness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience in architecture.
• Demonstrated competence with design software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to graphically explain ideas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from design concept through completion.
• Conduct analysis of data sets and develop design concepts.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assist with project management and client liaison.

Skills

AutoCAD/Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

3D modeling tools

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and analysis to support our diverse and innovative Design practice. This position is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality.
• Able to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations.
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison.
• Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design, and site design for a variety of project types and scales.
• Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities.
• Represents LJC in the community and at civic events.
• Familiarity with public engagement tools and processes.
• Applies planning knowledge and practice.
• Develops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processes.
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience.
• Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideas.
• Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - 125,000 annually (not adjusted for location).