Project Designer

Alliiance is a 150-person team of planners, architects, and interior designers dedicated to “uniting people and place through design.” As a full-service architecture and interior design business located in Minneapolis, MN, we provide professional services for our clients including feasibility studies, programming, master planning, architectural design, construction administration, and post occupancy evaluation. We solve real-world demands with design that is inspiring, responsive, and sustainable.

Our clients range from major institutions and international corporations to regional community groups and local businesses. They rely on us to provide innovative solutions for academic, aviation, civic, environmental learning, lifestyle, and workplace environments.

About the role

We seek a creative and energetic design architect to join our multi-studio practice. Designers work in conjunction with lead designers to develop concepts that meet projects’ aspirational and practical goals. We value collaborative individuals who are passionate about planning best practices and sustainability; who understand the importance of integrating systems and infrastructure in design; who are interested in the integration of materials, assemblies, and detailing; and who have an ability to bring innovative design ideas to a project through their broad knowledge and experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited architecture program
• 10+ years of experience and diverse knowledge of architecture principles, practice, and design detailing
• Architectural license preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely on a day-to-day basis with the lead designer, project manager, and other team members to develop graphic and written design solutions for client approval
• Create project visuals including renderings and concept diagrams during the design phases
• Research and evaluate project context including site, surrounding buildings, and urban planning
• Evaluate projects in the context of relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Analyze and select building materials and systems
• Communicate design-related topics and decisions to the design team and the client
• Assist, or lead, with presentations to the client and others
• Effectively utilize software and graphic tools with required proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape; some knowledge of AutoCAD; competence in Adobe Creative Suite applications; and experience in Grasshopper and Rhino
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders through flexible work arrangements

Skills

• Revit
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Grasshopper
• Rhino

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on professional experience
• Discretionary profit-sharing/retirement benefits
• Fiscal year and calendar year bonuses
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mentorship
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Pay

Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 annually.