Architectural Designer; Architect

Reports To: VP of Sales & Marketing

Location: Central Indiana (southside and northside of Indianapolis locations available)

Duke Companies is an award-winning design-build firm serving Central Indiana through three divisions:
Duke Homes, Duke Renovations, and Duke Commercial. We craft timeless spaces and places that elevate families and strengthen communities. We are looking for a designer who cares deeply about craftsmanship, client experience, and building places that matter.

The Architectural Designer will partner with division managers in leading residential design projects from schematic design through construction documentation, collaborating closely with sales, operations, and clients to ensure thoughtful design and buildable execution.

• Opportunity to shape high-end custom homes from concept to construction
• Exposure to residential, renovation, and commercial projects

• Develop design documents for projects in all design phases, including master plot planning, schematic (SD), design development (DD), and construction documentation (CD).
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to produce professional construction documents
• Work with equipment suppliers/vendors/consultants to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Work directly with clients - communicating challenges, possibilities, and input needs to complete design phases. This includes in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• Assist other design team members with design solutions or load management
• Assist in providing needed details or documents for permitting
• Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards, as well as building code requirements.
• Create renderings and 3D models as needed (preferred but not required)

• Support and/or lead field visits and site surveys when needed, including capturing as-built measurements
• Support construction administration activities such as preparing construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon
• Assist clients with selection decisions when necessary

• Collaborate with interior designers when applicable
• Create relevant reports detailing work as needed
• Capture meeting notes and project details in Salesforce (CRM) and Slack

• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned (which may/may-not directly relate to pre-defined functions)
• Be present at or help at company events if/when they occur
• Assist and participate in various company initiatives

• Degree related to architectural design
• At least 5 years of full-time experience in a variety of architectural design roles
• Experience as a Project Architect on residential projects preferred
• Experience with providing complete construction documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit
• Understanding of architectural design principles, classical knowledge preferred
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills – client interaction and client leadership experience preferred
• Ability to manage time well & prioritize activities

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit share opportunity
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support

The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all-supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements.