Senior Architect

ISG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Profit sharing

ESOP

401K plan

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Parking stipend

Job summary

ISG, a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, seeks a Senior Architect in Des Moines, IA. You will lead the Iowa architecture team, grow client relationships, and own project performance while mentoring professionals and shaping the firm’s architectural direction.

This employee-owned role offers autonomy and impact. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality projects and expand ISG’s presence across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional design experience and licensure in architecture
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture
• Experience in K-12, Sports + Recreation and Government + Cultural sectors is a plus
• Ability to communicate ideas empathetically and visually, in writing and speaking
• Ability to represent ISG and clients in public forums
• Proficiency with Revit, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with diverse project teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the Iowa architecture team with ownership for its growth, development, and success
• Grow and strengthen client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and identifying new opportunities
• Lead project and design efforts from concept through completion with strong architectural judgment
• Build and develop your team by mentoring professionals and delegating responsibilities
• Own project performance including budgets, work plans, contracts, and quality control
• Leverage ISG’s multidisciplinary expertise to pursue innovative opportunities across geographies

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Team mentorship

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Description

Are you a visionary Architect ready to elevate your career and leave a lasting impact? At ISG, we don’t just design buildings; we design experiences, communities, and legacies. Since 1973, ISG has been a trusted, multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, proudly serving clients nationwide.

Department: Architecture

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $65,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Are you a visionary Architect ready to elevate your career and leave a lasting impact? At ISG, we don’t just design buildings; we design experiences, communities, and legacies. Since 1973, ISG has been a trusted, multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, proudly serving clients nationwide.

We believe great careers are built through ownership, opportunity, and the freedom to make an impact. As an employee owner and Senior Architect, you’ll have the autonomy to influence the direction of our architecture practice, grow meaningful client relationships, and build a team around a strong foundation of work already underway.

You’ll be both a design leader and business builder, trusted to identify opportunities, deepen existing partnerships, develop new relationships, and help determine where the team goes next. You’ll have the support of ISG’s multidisciplinary network, experienced leaders, and technical resources while having the independence to make your mark locally.

This is an opportunity to step beyond project delivery and own your career, your relationships, and the growth of the team around you. You’ll work alongside talented architects, designers, engineers, and project managers while mentoring the next generation and creating opportunities for others to grow with you.

Here are a few recent projects:

• The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Expansion
• Le Mars Community School District New Elementary School
• South Tama County Middle School Campus Renovation
• Meskwaki Nation Recreation Center
• Prairie Rock Trails Bike Park
  

View additional ISG projects: Portfolio

We are looking to add your design expertise to continue supporting similar projects. Here are more details:

Essential Duties

• Lead the Iowa architecture team with ownership for its continued growth, development, and success while contributing to the broader direction of ISG’s architecture practice.
• Grow and strengthen client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor, understanding client needs, expanding existing partnerships, and identifying new opportunities.
• Lead project and design efforts from initial concept through completion, bringing strong architectural judgment and a client-focused approach to every project.
• Build and develop your team by attracting talent, mentoring emerging professionals, delegating meaningful responsibility, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.
• Own project performance, including budgets, work plans, contracts, quality control, and delivery while maintaining strong design standards.
• Leverage ISG’s multidisciplinary expertise to pursue innovative opportunities, collaborate across geographies, and deliver impactful solutions for clients and communities.

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 10+ years of professional design experience and licensed to practice architecture
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited architecture program
• K-12, Sports + Recreation and Government + Cultural, experience, a plus
• Ability to communicate ideas empathetically and visually through both written and verbal media
• Ability to represent ISG and clients in public forums
• Familiarity in Revit, Adobe Suite and Sketchup computer software packages
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and participate with a variety of team members on different projects at varying levels of development

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location