Architectural Designer

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Architectural Designer in Chicago, IL, to support projects from SD to CD and produce detailed Revit drawings. You will translate concepts into precise documentation, coordinate with consultants, and participate in client meetings and site visits.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independence from SD to CD, and ability to juggle 4–5 active projects in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of post-graduate experience in architectural design.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Proficiency in Revit for producing construction documents.
• Strong technical and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects (4–5 concurrently).
• Experience working independently from SD to CD.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural projects from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Documents (CD).
• Produce and coordinate detailed construction documents in Revit.
• Translate conceptual designs, sketches, and redlines into accurate technical drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and team members to ensure design intent and technical requirements are met.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to maintain drawing accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings.
• Balance and prioritize responsibilities across multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Revit

Construction documents

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Job Title: Architectural Designer

We are seeking a skilled Architectural Designer to support architectural projects from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Documents (CD). You will produce and coordinate detailed construction documents in Revit, translate conceptual designs and sketches into accurate technical drawings, and collaborate with consultants and contractors to ensure design intent and technical requirements are met. Effective communication with clients and team members, participation in site visits, and attendance at client meetings are crucial to this role. The ability to balance and prioritize responsibilities across multiple projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural projects from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Documents (CD).
• Produce and coordinate detailed construction documents in Revit.
• Translate conceptual designs, sketches, and redlines into accurate technical drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and team members to ensure design intent and technical requirements are met.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to maintain drawing accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings.
• Successfully balance and prioritize responsibilities across multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and ability to independently produce construction documents.
• 4-6 years of post-graduate experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Strong technical proficiency with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously (4-5 projects).
• Experience working independently from SD to CD.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensure is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Rendering experience is beneficial.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Experience in multifamily projects is preferred.

Work Environment

The office, located on Michigan Ave, consists of a team of 20, with plans to grow to 24. A hybrid schedule is available, with 4 days in-person and Fridays work-from-home. New employees should expect to come in 5 days a week for the first 1-2 months for training. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with flexible options available. Overtime is not expected, but if required, it is limited, and the team typically orders in pizzas.

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 $30.29 - $36.06/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.