Architectural Designer

Integrated Architecture Corp.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Licensure support

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Integrated Architecture is seeking a mid-level Architectural Designer in Grand Rapids, MI, to contribute to a diverse portfolio spanning higher education, healthcare, civic, corporate, and community projects. The role involves developing design concepts from concept through delivery and collaborating with clients, project managers, and consultants.

The candidate will support design development, presentations, and documentation while maintaining schedules and budgets; licensure progress is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 5–10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, problem-solving, and technical understanding.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization software.
• Excellent verbal, graphic, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, programming studies, and design solutions for a variety of project types.
• Prepare presentations, renderings, diagrams, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design presentations.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal technical staff to integrate project requirements.
• Support quality design outcomes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to the firm’s design culture and mentorship of emerging professionals.

Skills

Strong design portfolio

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Licensure progress toward licensure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Visualization software

Job description

We're Hiring: Architectural Designer (Mid-Level)

Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time In-Office | Integrated Architecture

About Us

Integrated Architecture is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm dedicated to creating meaningful spaces that strengthen communities and enrich lives. We are seeking a talented and collaborative Design Architect to join our growing team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of higher education, healthcare, civic, corporate, and community projects.

Position Summary

The Architectural Designer will play a key role in developing innovative design solutions from concept through project delivery. This individual will collaborate closely with clients, project managers, design staff, technical staff, and consultants to create thoughtful, sustainable, and impactful environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, programming studies, and design solutions for a variety of project types.
• Prepare presentations, renderings, diagrams, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design presentations.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal technical staff to integrate project requirements.
• Support quality design outcomes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to the firm’s design culture and mentorship of emerging professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 5–10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, problem-solving, and technical understanding.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization software.
• Excellent verbal, graphic, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Architectural licensure or progress toward licensure preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and licensure support.
• Collaborative and creative studio culture.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects throughout Michigan and beyond.
• Clear pathways for career growth and leadership development.