Architectural Designer — Collaborative, Health-Focused Studio

NBBJ Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ Columbus is seeking an Architectural Designer to join a highly collaborative, design-oriented studio. You will support design leadership on projects, contribute to setting design quality standards, and advance the firm’s reputation through active project involvement and mentorship.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, a BArch or MArch, and proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling; SketchUp and Rhino are desirable. LEED accreditation and travel willingness are valued assets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of architectural design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree: B Arch or M Arch preferred.
• Architectural licensure is a plus.
• Healthcare project experience is desirable.
• LEED accreditation or within 18 months of hire is valued.
• Strong conceptual and schematic design skills.
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling; SketchUp and/or Rhino desired.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Interest in Grasshopper workflows and AI-enabled design approaches.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support design leadership on projects and contribute to setting design quality standards.
• Pilot design reviews, mentor junior staff, and participate in firm-wide peer reviews.
• Provide hands-on design work for multiple projects from concept to construction.
• Craft and present compelling design narratives to clients and peers.
• Collaborate across disciplines for integrated project delivery.
• Lead design processes and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Develop expertise in a single typology within a collaborative studio.
• Engage with PMs and PAs to drive project progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative

Project coordination

Deadline management

Education

BArch or MArch

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

NBBJ Columbus is seeking an Architectural Designer to join a highly collaborative, design-oriented studio. You will support design leadership on projects, contribute to setting design quality standards, and advance the firm’s reputation through active project involvement and mentorship.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, a BArch or MArch, and proficiency in Revit with 3D modeling; SketchUp and Rhino are desirable. LEED accreditation and travel willingness are valued assets.