Architectural Designer: Concept to Construction

The Architectural Team; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Architectural Team in Chelsea, MA is seeking a mid-level Architectural Designer to join our award-winning practice. This hands‑on role covers schematic design through construction documents, collaborating with senior staff and interdisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to housing, senior living, hospitality, and commercial projects, bringing strong design vision and technical know‑how, with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• 6–10 years of professional experience in an architectural office.
• Registration preferred but not required.
• Excellent visual communication skills, including proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong technical knowledge to integrate building systems and structural requirements into design solutions.
• Experience in large-scale housing, senior living, hospitality, commercial/mixed-use, historic preservation, or adaptive reuse preferred.
• Sustainability accreditation (CPHC, LEED, WELL) a plus.
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design & Collaboration – Partner with senior staff to develop creative, contextually responsive design solutions.
• Project Execution – Contribute to projects from master planning through construction, coordinating between disciplines and integrating building systems, zoning, and code requirements into design solutions.
• Client & Project Support – Support senior staff in preparing materials for client meetings, proposals, and interviews.
• Mentorship – Provide guidance to junior designers on design tools, drawing standards, and project workflows.

Skills

Architectural design

Team collaboration

Detail documentation

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Architectural Team in Chelsea, MA is seeking a mid-level Architectural Designer to join our award-winning practice. This hands‑on role covers schematic design through construction documents, collaborating with senior staff and interdisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to housing, senior living, hospitality, and commercial projects, bringing strong design vision and technical know‑how, with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Cloud.