Mid-Level Architect: Lead Design, Client Collaboration

ZGF Architects; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO and 10 holidays per year

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects in Denver, CO is seeking a Mid-Level Architect with 5–15 years of experience to contribute design excellence across projects.

You will produce design drawings, collaborate with teams, conduct renderings, modeling, and prepare documentation, while mentoring junior staff and supporting marketing efforts.

The role emphasizes communication, technical detailing, and delivering projects within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree required.
• 5–15 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and design presentation skills.
• Experience detailing and construction documents.
• Licensed architects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural assignments with general direction and independent work.
• Develop design and technical solutions for all project phases.
• Produce design drawings, presentation drawings, and digital models.
• Research products/materials and inform design documentation.
• Assist in project narrative for performance goals and design integration.
• Support project team quality, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to Construction Administration and project close-out.
• Support office marketing and initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients/consultants.

Skills

Team communication

Design presentation

Storytelling

Detailing

Self-motivation

Mentoring

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZGF Architects in Denver, CO is seeking a Mid-Level Architect with 5–15 years of experience to contribute design excellence across projects.

You will produce design drawings, collaborate with teams, conduct renderings, modeling, and prepare documentation, while mentoring junior staff and supporting marketing efforts.

The role emphasizes communication, technical detailing, and delivering projects within schedule and budget.