Architectural Designer

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Pre-tax & Roth

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO & leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Architectural Designer in Chicago to develop 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials for corporate workplace projects. You will work closely with architects and interior designers to communicate design intent and refine visuals throughout schematic and design development phases.

The role emphasizes strong visualization skills, a solid portfolio, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape, with a hybrid Chicago office environment and contract-to-hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 1+ years of professional architectural experience with strong rendering skills and a solid portfolio.
• Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp; experience with Enscape for rendering.
• Portfolio demonstrating rendering/visualization for corporate interiors.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D architectural models and renderings for workplace and office projects, exterior and interior views.
• Create photorealistic visualizations, perspectives, and presentation materials for client meetings and design reviews.
• Use Revit and SketchUp to build/modify project models; create new models when needed.
• Produce high-quality renderings, animations, and walkthroughs with Enscape for visual presentations.
• Collaborate with architects and interior designers to align visuals with project goals.
• Assist with schematic design and design development through graphics and visual studies.
• Prepare clear, visually compelling materials to communicate concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure visuals reflect accurate architectural information and project standards.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Portfolio

Visual communication

Corporate interiors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Job Title: Architectural Designer Job Description This role seeks an Architectural Designer with strong visualization and rendering capabilities to support a growing architecture and interior design team. You will create high-quality 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent to clients and project teams, with a focus on corporate workplace and office environments. This opportunity is ideal for a junior-level architect or architectural designer who enjoys the creative side of architecture and has a strong portfolio showcasing rendering and visualization work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D architectural models and renderings for workplace and office projects, including both exterior and interior views.
• Create photorealistic visualizations, perspectives, and presentation materials for client meetings and design reviews.
• Utilize Revit and SketchUp to build, modify, and enhance project models, starting from existing models and, when needed, creating new models.
• Produce high-quality renderings, animations, and walkthroughs using Enscape to augment and refine visual presentations.
• Collaborate closely with architects and interior designers throughout the design process to ensure visual materials align with project goals.
• Assist with schematic design and design development phases by contributing graphics, visual storytelling, and conceptual design studies.
• Support project teams by preparing clear, visually compelling materials that help communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all visual outputs reflect accurate architectural information and adhere to project standards and timelines.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• 1+ years of professional architectural experience, with flexibility for candidates who demonstrate exceptional rendering skills and a strong portfolio.
• Strong Revit skills, including the ability to model and render architectural projects within Revit.
• Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D modeling and visualization.
• Ability to produce high-quality architectural renderings and visual presentations using Enscape to enhance and augment renderings.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design, visualization, and rendering capabilities in architectural contexts.
• Excellent visual communication and graphic presentation skills, with an eye for detail and composition.
• Understanding of corporate interiors, shell and core conditions, and construction documentation concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting architectural and interior design teams on corporate office projects.
• Familiarity with construction documents and architectural workflows.
• Background or coursework in architecture, interior architecture, or related design disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams and respond constructively to feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple visualization tasks and deadlines.
• Interest in workplace design and corporate interiors, including office building environments in the US and Canada.

Work Environment

You will work in an established, award-winning Chicago-based design firm located in the Chicago Loop, providing a full range of design services for corporate office building clients across the US and Canada. The firm operates as a 50-person studio where interior design and architecture professionals are equal partners in a growing, collaborative design team. Project teams typically consist of 57 people, including a project manager, architects, and interior designers, fostering close collaboration and shared ownership of design solutions. The office features an open studio layout with cubicles and abundant natural light, supporting an energetic and creative atmosphere. The dress code is business casual. Standard working hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour swing in start and end time acceptable to accommodate individual schedules. The office includes a break room and is equipped with the tools and software needed for Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and other design and visualization work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.