Architectural Designer 2

Clayco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k

Generous PTO and paid company holidays

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Clayco / LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an Architectural Designer to contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and analysis across disciplines. The role collaborates with colleagues and works across LJC disciplines and Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to deliver vertically integrated projects.

You will deliver concepts through final deliverables, analyze data sets, develop urban planning concepts, and present projects to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience.
• Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideas.
• Competent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality.
• Conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations.
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison.
• Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, regulatory environment, urban design, and site design for a variety of project types and scales.
• Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities.
• Represents LJC in the community and at civic events.
• Familiarity with public engagement tools and processes.
• Applies planning knowledge and practice.
• Develops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processes.
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Design thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

3D modeling tools

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and analysis to support our diverse and innovative Design practice. This position is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality.
• Able to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations.
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison.
• Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design, and site design for a variety of project types and scales.
• Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities.
• Represents LJC in the community and at civic events.
• Familiarity with public engagement tools and processes.
• Applies planning knowledge and practice.
• Develops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processes.
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience.
• Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideas.
• Competent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - 125,000 annually(not adjusted for location).