Architectural Designer

Aia Mn; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PKA Architecture in Minneapolis is seeking an Architectural Designer to join the Uptown studio. The candidate will guide a project from concept to a complete build-ready design, collaborating with Principals and Project Architects from schematic design to construction details.

We value multi-project fluency, efficient task-switching, and the ability to deliver drawings and details with coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of high-end residential design and documentation experience.
• Self-directed with strong time management and organization.
• Licensure not required, but licensed candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with production of drawings for presentations and construction documents.
• 3D modeling for iterative design and for documentation and rendering.
• Coordinate changes in drawings and schedule coordination.
• Coordinate and fill out product and finish schedules.
• Work directly with consultants and engineers.
• Participate in design meetings.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Written communication

Multitasking

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Enscape

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity

Revit

ArchiCAD

Job description

Architectural Designer

Posted Monday, October 5

Organization

PKA Architecture

Location

Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation

Transparency Law not applicable

Description

PKA Architecture is a full-service architecture firm that specializes in the design of high-end homes, lofts, cabins, and boutique commercial projects. Based in Minneapolis, but with projects across the country, we are a collaborative studio that focuses on a high level of design and client service. We approach each project with fresh eyes and believe that every project should be as unique as our clients.

We are currently hiring an Architectural Designer to work in our Uptown studio. At PKA, we look at a designer as an integral part in the design and production of a project. An Architectural Designer uses their skills and knowledge of construction and design to help guide a project from initial concept to a complete design that can be built efficiently. Working with the Project Manager, an architectural designer helps develop the design through 3d model with an eye towards materials, construction methods, and 3d massing. They are also responsible for refining the design in CAD and adding the necessary layers of detail and coordination as needed to create a well-rounded and comprehensive construction set. Our studio structures most projects as team efforts and candidates will be working directly with Principals and Project Architects/Project Managers from the earliest stages of schematic design to drafting construction details, producing drawing sets, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings. Candidates are expected to have the ability to work on multiple projects at a time and be able to efficiently switch between tasks. Excellent candidates who complete job duties with urgency and efficiency will have their duties and responsibilities increase on projects and within the structure of the firm.

Winner of AIA Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award in 2024, this is a great opportunity to join our collaborative team. While we focus on high-end homes, we have a growing portfolio of commercial work, and we are seeking qualified candidates that have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects of all scales.

What you will generally be doing:

• Assisting Project Managers with production of drawings for presentations and construction documents
• 3d modeling for both iterative design purposes as well as for documentation and rendering
• Coordinating changes in drawings
• Coordinating and filling out product and finish schedules
• Working directly with consultants and engineers
• Participating in design meetings

What we are looking for in you:

• 1-4 years of experience in high end residential design and documentation
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and self-directing on to the next task
• Effective time management skills and a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• High degree of organization and ability to quickly adjust priorities
• General knowledge of construction methods and their drafting
• General knowledge of detailing and coordination of drawing sets
• Licensure is not required, but licensed candidates are encouraged to apply

What Skills you must have:

• High degree of professional experience with Sketchup
• High degree of professional experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with Enscape
• Professional experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• Proficiency with Affinity program
• Experience with Revit, ArchiCAD, or other BIM software is a plus, but not required
• Good written communication skills

This is a full-time in-office salaried position with the following benefits:

• Fully covered health and dental for the employee (Dependents can be added, but paid in full by employee)
• Life Insurance/ADD policy
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• 3 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Simple IRA match
• Flexible Savings Account / Dependent Care Account options
• Reimbursement for professional memberships (AIA, NCARB, LEED, etc.)
• Reimbursement for licensure tests once passed
• Discretionary bonuses as the firm is able

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill.