Architectural Designer

Jackson Dawson; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Domain Cityscape Architects by Jackson Dawson in Dearborn or Novi is seeking an Architectural Project Designer to support surveys and construction documents. You will produce drawings in REVIT or AutoCAD, apply standard details, and assist project managers with coordination and research.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in commercial projects, a Bachelor’s in Architecture (Masters desired), and strong communication, organizational, and detailing skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience contributing technical input for construction documents in commercial projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience.
• Masters Degree in Architecture is nice to have.
• Strong attention to detail and drawing coordination experience.
• Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to produce renderings in REVIT is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction drawings in REVIT or AutoCAD from design sketches and redlines.
• Apply standard details to project work.
• Adapt prototype criteria to meet project-specific requirements with guidance from project manager.
• Support project managers by researching, documenting, and coordinating project details.
• Travel to surveys as needed with project management.
• Call building departments to research information for permit submissions.
• Learn and adapt under guidance as this role may lead to future architecture opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture

Masters Degree in Architecture desirable

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Domain Cityscape Architects by Jackson Dawson is a dynamic agency of leaders, creators, and innovators committed to the belief that great ideas, hard work, and mutual trust make anything possible. Our mission is to serve clients with creativity, integrity, and excellence by delivering solutions that leverage current techniques and design future experiences.

Domain wholly owns Domain Cityscape Architects, a commercial architecture firm established in 1999. DCA has completed projects across the U.S. and Canada for commercial clients and automotive brands for over 25 years.

Domain Cityscape Architects is seeking an Architectural Project Designer to support the technical input for surveys and construction documents. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficient in REVIT & AutoCAD, and experienced in producing commercial project documentation. The candidate should be able to take directions well and have strong communications.

Work Environment: In office position (Dearborn or Novi)

Key Responsibilities

• Produce construction drawings in REVIT or AutoCAD based on design sketches, redlines, and guidance from senior team members.
• Apply standard details
• Adapt prototype criteria to meet project-specific requirements with direction from project manager
• Supporting project managers by conducting research, preparing documentation, and coordinating project details
• Be available to travel to surveys as needed with project management
• Ability to call building departments to research information for permit submission
• Willingness to learn and adapt under guidance, as many companies consider this role as additional training for future architects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in technical input for construction documents in commercial projects
• Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture, or equivalent work experience
• Masters Degree in Architecture is nice to have
• Strong attention to detail, with experience in drawing coordination
• Proficiency in REVIT & AutoCAD required
• Ability to produce renderings in REVIT preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication, organizational and time management skills.