Architectural Designer

About the role

The Denver office of SmithGroup is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our dynamic team. This role involves creating and developing planning and design concepts, supporting more senior planners and architects on large projects, and assisting with various aspects of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop planning and design concepts
• Support more senior planners and architects on large projects
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings, specifications, and design assignments under general supervision
• Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances, and other external issues
• Consult with manufacturers; research and propose materials and products
• Prepare and create presentation drawings and/or graphics and otherwise assist in presentations both internally and externally
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Aid in construction administration including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD's), visiting construction sites to gather information, and preparing punch lists

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• LEED AP preferred
• Eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years
• Working knowledge of engineering systems and ability to engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment
• On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Qualifications

• Passionate about elevating design and pushing boundaries
• Desire to contribute to a more resilient future through design

Skills

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Benefits

At SmithGroup, we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• A hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option to purchase additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• Plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• A flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $82,000 annually. You are also eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• A flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.