Architectural Designer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer to produce high-quality 3D models, renderings, and visual deliverables for pre-sale opportunities. You will translate sketches and site information into dimensionally accurate representations.

You will develop modeling standards, build libraries of reusable components, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and estimating teams to ensure visuals strengthen the deal narrative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• 3–6 years of professional 3D modeling and visualization experience in AEC.
• Proficiency in Revit plus at least two of 3ds Max, SketchUp, Rhino.
• Strong portfolio of exterior, interior, and contextual renderings.
• Experience building reusable content libraries.
• Ability manage multiple requests and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models and renderings for pre-sale opportunities.
• Develop modeling standards and reusable libraries for future projects.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams to align visuals with opportunity needs.
• Maintain file organization and templates for consistency.
• Evaluate new tools and workflows to improve speed and quality.

Skills

Revit

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

3ds Max

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

#Tech-Pro-Admin-01 Summary

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Designer to produce high-quality 3D models, renderings, and visual deliverables. This role is focused on pre-sale visualization and developing modeling standards that scale across opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling & Visualization
  • Develop accurate, visually compelling 3D models in Revit, 3ds Max, SketchUp, and Rhino to support active sales opportunities.
  • Produce photo-realistic renderings, walkthroughs, and presentation visuals using V-Ray, Lumion, or comparable rendering tools.
  • Quickly iterate on models and visuals in response to sales team feedback, prospect questions, and evolving opportunity requirements.
  • Translate conceptual sketches, site information, and sales inputs into clear, dimensionally accurate representations of proposed solutions.
  • Prepare visual assets formatted for proposals, client presentations, and internal review meetings.
• Sales Support & Internal Collaboration
  • Partner closely with the sales team to understand opportunity context, prospect requirements, and the visual story each deal needs.
  • Prioritize and manage a pipeline of modeling requests across multiple concurrent opportunities, balancing speed with quality.
  • Participate in internal pursuit meetings and design reviews; contribute ideas on how visuals can strengthen the sales narrative.
  • Coordinate with engineering, estimating, and project teams as needed to ensure models reflect feasible, in-scope solutions.
• Knowledge Base & Modeling Standards
  • Build and maintain our internal modeling knowledge base, capturing the standards that drive consistent, accurate sales models.
  • Develop and maintain a library of reusable families, components, blocks, and rendering assets/materials to accelerate future modeling work.
  • Establish file organization, naming conventions, and template files so models remain consistent across team members and over time.
  • Evaluate new tools, plugins, and rendering workflows that could improve the speed or visual quality of sales deliverables.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent education through an accredited program, technical institute, or architectural apprenticeship.
  • 3–6 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and visualization within an AEC, architectural visualization, or design-build environment.
  • Proficiency in Revit and at least two of the following: 3ds Max, SketchUp, Rhino, or similar.
  • Strong portfolio showing a range of architectural visualizations — exterior, interior, and contextual renderings.
  • Working knowledge of construction terminology, standard dimensions, and how buildings and structural assemblies go together.
  • Experience building and managing reusable content libraries (families, components, materials, templates).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and shifting priorities.
• Preferred
  • Experience supporting a sales, business development, or pre-construction team in a fast-turnaround environment.
  • Background in custom architectural products, building envelopes, glazing systems, or specialty structures.
  • Experience developing and documenting modeling standards or BIM/CAD content libraries for an organization.

This position is based in [City, State], a vibrant location known for its rich architectural history and thriving design community.