About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Creative & Design.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Architectural Designer to support project teams on design and documentation tasks. This role works under the direction of a Registered Architect and contributes to small-to-moderate projects and portions of larger projects. The position focuses on producing drawings, BIM coordination, visualizations, and basic code research while developing technical skill and design judgment.

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Compensation

• $33.70 - $38.50 / hour (commensurate with experience, education, and certifications).
• Pay range is a good-faith estimate based on the job requirements; actual pay may vary.

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What You’ll Do

• Utilize Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, SketchUp and similar tools to create drawings, models, and visualizations.
• Support Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows to develop coordinated design and documentation deliverables.
• Prepare architectural drawings, details, and construction documents following established standards.
• Assist with architectural specifications and coordinate them with construction documents.
• Research building codes, zoning, and sustainability requirements and summarize findings to inform design decisions.
• Help develop client presentation materials, attend project meetings, and document follow-up tasks.
• Participate in professional development activities to build technical and leadership skills.
• Travel to client/project sites and other company locations as required.

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Nonessential duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Required skills & competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Time management and planning ability.
• Demonstrated job proficiency and willingness to learn on the job.

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Required experience & education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an NAAB-accredited architecture program.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (entry-level applicants encouraged).
• Experience with Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design/visualization tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel as needed.

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Preferred

• Actively pursuing architectural licensure.
• Prior experience in architectural practice.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, architectural drafting standards, and construction document workflows.
• Basic understanding of architectural specifications.

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Working conditions

Work is primarily in an office environment with occasional standing, walking, and site visits. Typical office lighting and climate; no unusual hazards expected.

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Legal & hiring notes

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable US employment laws in job postings and hiring processes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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