Intermediate Designer - Architecture

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Paid family leave

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) seeks an experienced architectural professional to contribute to project development and design. Responsibilities include produce deliverables, communicate with teams, and manage project tasks effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Architecture, at least 2 years of experience, and proficiency in relevant software such as Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $63,000 to $72,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Professional licensure process in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision.
• Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability.
• Integrates interdisciplinary criteria into project design.
• Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials and construction techniques.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace

Verbal and written communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership.
• Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task‑specific level.
• Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability.
• Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
• Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
• Enriches design concepts through technical strategies.
• Uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
• Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional licensure process in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance.
• Saving: 401K matching, pre‑tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs.
• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, employee assistance program.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, exam fees, and specialized in‑house career development.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $63,000 to $72,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.