Architectural Designer II (Development)

BKV Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work schedule

Continuous opportunities for growth

Job summary

An architectural firm is seeking an intermediate Architectural Designer to enhance their collaborative team. The role involves working with various project types, such as Market-Rate and Affordable housing. Ideal candidates should have 4-8 years of architecture experience and proficiency in software like Revit and Adobe Suite. A competitive salary range of $75,000-$85,000 is offered along with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. If you thrive in a creative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 4 – 8 years of experience in architecture.
• Ability to communicate design effectively.
• Experience with Multi-family project types.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Manager in planning project layouts.
• Prepare scaled project plans using CAD software.
• Support project team during construction administration.

Skills

Strong design and graphic skills

Proficiency in Revit

Ability to initiate and develop design studies

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Office Suite

Job description

This role is located in Dallas, TX or Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

BKV Group seeks an intermediate Architectural Designer to join our team. We’re looking for someone with a proactive and positive attitude and excellent organizational skills who seeks to thrive and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Ideally, we are looking for a well-rounded designer with experience working in all phases of a variety of Multi‑family project types (e.g. Market‑Rate, Affordable, Student Housing and/or Senior Living).

• Work with the Project Manager or Senior Project Architect in planning the layout of projects including determination of functional and spatial requirements and assists in preparing information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
• Prepare project plans (scaled drawings) using computer assisted design software and equipment. Drafting using Revit.
• Support the project team during construction administration phase – submittal reviews, ASIs, answering RFIs, etc.
• Create 3D computer models using Google SketchUp or similar programs.
• Assist team members with presentation boards and/or hand-outs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture.
• 4 – 8 years of experience in architecture.
• Ability to initiate and develop design studies.
• Strong design and graphic skills, and the ability to communicate design effectively.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Office Suite.

Compensation range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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