Architectural Designer / Project Architect

Jobot; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation and personal leave

Flexible holidays

Employer-paid term life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

FSA options for eligible medical and/​

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Jobot in Raleigh is seeking an Architectural Designer / Project Architect to contribute to a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects. The role emphasizes design development, technical documentation, and collaboration with principals, designers, and consultants.

You will work on DD and Construction Documents using Revit and SketchUp, ensure code compliance, coordinate with engineers, and help select building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Approximately 3–5 years of practical architectural experience.
• Experience on commercial or non-residential projects is required.
• Strong design skills balancing aesthetics and functionality.
• Experience producing Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Proficiency with Revit and SketchUp.
• Working knowledge of building codes and documentation.
• Experience coordinating with engineering and consultants.
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills.
• Ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and development of commercial/institutional projects.
• Collaborate with principals, project architects, designers and consultants.
• Develop and coordinate design concepts to meet client needs.
• Produce and coordinate Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Develop architectural drawings, plans, and documentation in Revit and other tools.
• Coordinate work with structural, MEP, civil and other consultants.
• Apply building codes and standards throughout development.
• Assist with material selections and constructability considerations.
• Participate in design reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Support projects through multiple design phases.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Revit

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Architectural Designer / Project Architect - Amazing Benefits!!

Hosted by: Lauren Jessup

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Salary: $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience.

About Us

An established, award-winning architecture firm is seeking a talented Architectural Designer / Project Architect to join its Raleigh office.

The firm works across a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects, including K-12 and higher education, public safety, civic, entertainment, retail, restaurants, commercial office, medical office, adaptive reuse, mixed-use, and faith-based environments.

Why Join Us?

Compensation & Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Flexible holidays
• Employer-paid term life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for eligible medical and childcare expenses
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Additional employee benefits

Job Details

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career architectural professional with approximately 3–5 years of practical experience who wants to continue developing both their design and technical capabilities within a collaborative architecture firm.

• Participate in the architectural design and development of commercial and institutional projects.
• Collaborate with principals, project architects, designers, production staff, and outside consultants.
• Develop creative and functional design concepts that respond to client needs and project requirements.
• Produce and coordinate Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Develop architectural drawings, plans, details, and project documentation using Revit and other design software.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, MEP, civil, and other project consultants.
• Apply applicable building codes and design standards throughout project development.
• Assist with material selections, building systems, detailing, and constructability considerations.
• Participate in internal design reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Support projects through multiple phases of design and documentation.
• Help maintain design quality, technical accuracy, and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Approximately 3–5 years of practical architectural experience.
• Previous experience working on commercial or other non-residential architecture projects is required.
• Strong design skills with an understanding of both aesthetics and functionality.
• Experience producing Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Proficiency with Revit and SketchUp.
• Experience with additional architectural design and visualization tools is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of building codes and architectural documentation.
• Experience coordinating with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to contribute both independently and as part of a project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or actively pursuing architectural licensure.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary or mid-sized architecture firm.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative design ability and technical documentation experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a creative architectural designer with a strong technical foundation who wants exposure to a broad range of project types.

You should be comfortable contributing ideas during conceptual design while also rolling up your sleeves and helping the team move those concepts through Design Development and Construction Documents.

This position is particularly well suited for someone who wants to grow within a collaborative firm, gain greater project responsibility, and develop into a well-rounded architectural professional.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their design capabilities, project experience, areas of professional interest, and long-term career goals. A portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating design and technical abilities are encouraged.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.