Entry Project Architect

Maximize company sales growth and profitability by assisting a senior project architect or project architect during the concept design, schematic design, design development, design coordination and construction administration phases of the built environment for any company brand store location.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

• Produce a building information model from AutoCAD files and/or sketches and coordinate a cohesive Revit file according to department standards for each store project

• Assist a Senior Project Architect or Project Architect during development of the site and building design for each store project, in collaboration with the Director of Architecture

• Produce high quality renderings and presentation materials associated with the concept development and design documentation processes

• Assist the Director of Architecture or Design Manager with special department or company projects, as needed

• Assist the Architecture Design Manager and Associate Director, Store Planning with design activities associated with new fixture development

• Attend project meetings during all phases of a store project, at the discretion of a project architect

• Attend and participate in weekly Architecture Department staff meetings.

• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all company associates and external colleagues

• Excellent reading and written language skills (English)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts

• Familiarity with both PC/Windows and Apple O/S (desktop and mobile)

• Working knowledge of applicable business software:
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Google Business Applications (Gmail, Drive, Slides)

• Proficiency with industry specific software, including:
  Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3dS Max, and Sketch Up

• Working knowledge of applicable design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Bluebeam Re Vu

• Pre-professional bachelor’s degree or higher, in Architecture or Interior Architecture

• A minimum of 1 years related work experience, inclusive of part-time, in-office internships and co-op work

• High-quality and flexible building design and space planning skills, and ability to sketch and clearly present design ideas

• Basic comprehension of construction documents and ability to document construction principles