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Intermediate Designer - Architecture

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Creative Design / Digital Art
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63000 - 72000 USD Yearly USD 63000.00 72000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

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