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Architectural Designer
Job in
Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, 48067, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Creative Design / Digital Art, UI/UX Design, Graphic Designer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Architectural Designer
Job Description
This Architectural Designer role offers the opportunity to work on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and larger-scale design projects while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative team. The position focuses on complex, larger-scale developments and requires a strong creative eye, clear communication skills, and a willingness to take ownership of your work. You will engage directly with clients, support design from concept through presentation, and help deliver high-quality visual and technical outputs.
This role is ideal for a motivated, adaptable designer who is eager to learn quickly, grow professionally, and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with the design team on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, and larger-scale projects from early concept through developed design.
+ Develop and refine design concepts through sketches, digital modeling, and rendering tools, ensuring ideas are clearly communicated and visually compelling.
+ Produce high-quality graphics, diagrams, renderings, and visual presentations that effectively convey design intent to clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
+ Prepare presentation materials for client meetings, interviews, and municipal approvals, including boards, slide decks, and supporting documentation.
+ Participate actively in client meetings, contribute to design discussions, and confidently represent the firm in a professional manner.
+ Coordinate with consultants, internal team members, and project stakeholders to align design direction, resolve issues, and support project progress.
+ Assist with the production of construction drawings, architectural drafting, and detailed documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.
+ Create and refine digital models and visualizations using software such as Sketch Up, Lumion, and other rendering tools to support design presentations.
+ Use Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and similar tools to enhance visual communication and produce polished presentation materials.
+ Manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
+ Contribute to a team culture built on accountability, open feedback, and continuous improvement, actively seeking and applying feedback to your work.
+ Demonstrate initiative and ownership by taking responsibility for assigned tasks and proactively identifying ways to improve design and workflow.
+ Learn new tools, software, and workflows quickly and apply them effectively to project work.
+ Document and communicate your specific contributions on team-based projects for inclusion in presentations and portfolio materials.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
+ Proficiency in Revit, including the ability to produce architectural drawings and documentation.
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Experience with architectural drafting and construction drawings, with attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through drawings, models, and presentations.
+ Strong graphic and visual communication skills, including the ability to create high-quality renderings and presentation materials.
+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
+ Clear verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging with clients and internal teams.
+ Demonstrated strong design sensibility and creative thinking, with clear design reasoning and problem-solving ability.
+ High level of energy, reliability, and work ethic, with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work.
+ Ability and willingness to learn new tools, software, and workflows quickly.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Professional experience in architecture or architectural design is preferred but not required for candidates who demonstrate strong potential.
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Experience with Sketch Up for 3D modeling and design visualization is strongly preferred.
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Experience with Lumion and other rendering tools for high-quality visualizations is strongly preferred.
+ Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and construction documentation is highly beneficial.
+ Experience producing construction drawings and coordinating documentation for commercial and mixed-use projects.
+ Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator for image editing, diagramming, and graphic enhancement of presentations.
+ Proficiency with PowerPoint or similar tools for creating client-facing presentations.
+ Experience working on commercial, office, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, or larger-scale design projects.
+ Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a variety of project types and scales.
+ A portfolio is required and must demonstrate strong graphic and visual communication skills, high-quality renderings and presentation materials, clear design thinking and…
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