Architectural Designer I - Creative, Hybrid Role

perkinseastman; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k options

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Chicago is seeking an Architectural Designer (Architect I) to translate concepts into drawings, layouts, and visual presentations for mid-size projects. You will develop drawings, plans, and layouts, conduct planning studies, and support design reviews with senior architects.

We value collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to lead design tasks across multiple projects. Proficiency in Revit and related tools is expected, along with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in architecture.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• LEED Accreditation preferred; certification as a licensed professional or on path to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to develop bold, innovative architectural concepts and translate them into drawings, models, and presentations.
• Create schematic proposals, layouts, and 3D design models in Revit or other digital tools, bringing conceptual ideas to life for client review and feedback.
• Explore and test design solutions through hand sketches, diagrams, and iterative modeling, ensuring the design vision is clear and compelling.
• Assist in producing construction drawings and detailing that maintain the integrity of the original design intent.
• Contribute to construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and tracking submittals, ensuring design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop material boards, physical models, and immersive graphic presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and creativity.
• Support projects across all phases—from early conceptual design to construction documents—actively shaping and refining the aesthetic and functional quality of each project.

Skills

Strong communication

Graphic skills

Organization

Technical writing

Project leadership

Time management

Revit

Affinity Suite

Rhino

Enscape

AI design tools

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Affinity Suite

Rhino

Enscape

AI design tools

Job description

Perkins Eastman in Chicago is seeking an Architectural Designer (Architect I) to translate concepts into drawings, layouts, and visual presentations for mid-size projects. You will develop drawings, plans, and layouts, conduct planning studies, and support design reviews with senior architects.

We value collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to lead design tasks across multiple projects. Proficiency in Revit and related tools is expected, along with strong communication and