Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer

This Architectural Designer role focuses on producing high-quality renderings and 3D models in Rhino for international, large-scale, mixed-use buildings. You will work on complex geometries, including curved forms, and contribute to schematic design, design development, and construction documentation on prestigious projects that can significantly enhance your professional portfolio.

• Produce detailed 3D models in Rhino for large-scale, mixed-use building projects.
• Develop high-quality renderings using tools such as Enscape or D5 to clearly communicate design intent.
• Work with complex geometries, including curved and non-standard forms, to support innovative architectural concepts.
• Contribute to schematic design and design development phases, translating design ideas into clear digital models and drawings.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of construction documents and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate design, technical, and constructability requirements.
• Support the design team by iterating design options using Grasshopper and other parametric tools as needed.
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and consistency across all digital files, models, and drawings.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews, incorporating feedback into models and documentation.
• Meet project deadlines and deliverables while maintaining high standards of design quality and technical precision.

• Proficiency in Rhino, including experience modeling complex geometries and curved forms.
• Experience producing construction documents and construction drawings.
• Strong technical skills in architectural design, including schematic design and design development.
• Ability to create detailed 3D models and visualizations for large-scale, mixed-use projects.
• Background in architecture, demonstrated through education and/or professional experience.
• Experience level ranging from entry level to approximately 8+ years in architectural design or related roles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, and planning.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in digital models and documentation.

• Experience with Grasshopper for parametric and algorithmic design workflows.
• Experience using rendering software such as Enscape or D5.
• Academic or internship experience working on complex, large-scale architectural projects.
• Familiarity with the full architectural design process from concept through construction documentation.
• Strong visual communication skills, including the ability to present design ideas clearly through renderings and diagrams.
• Interest in working on international projects and complex mixed-use developments.
• Motivation to build a strong design portfolio by contributing to high-profile architectural work.

You will join a 75-person full-service architecture, engineering, and planning firm based in downtown Chicago. The team follows a hybrid work schedule, spending four days per week in the office with remote work on Fridays. The environment emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, providing exposure to both design and technical aspects of complex projects. This position begins as a minimum 12-week assignment with the potential to extend based on workload and performance, offering an opportunity to gain substantial experience on notable international, large-scale, mixed-use developments in a professional studio setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program…