Junior to Mid-Level Architect / Architectural Designer

Full-Time
Mid-Level
$65,000 - $85,000
Chicago,
IL,
USA
Hybrid

About the Job

Full-Time
Mid-Level
$65,000 - $85,000
Chicago, IL, USA

We are looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Architect / Architectural Designer with 3-8 years of experience with a desire to work on a variety of project types and contribute their talents and looking for a lasting position to grow with a design-focused firm.

Applicant Requirements

Required Experience in the Field:

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is required.
  • High degree of proficiency in Revit is required.
  • Experience with renovations and/or interior architecture preferred.
  • Has completed a full-design process and documentation for at least one project (Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documents). Comfortable with architectural drawing set standards and organization. Has experience completing redlined drawings.
  • Ability to understand, review, and coordinate consultant drawings.
  • Basic understanding of local building codes and accessibility requirements.
  • Familiarity with construction administration processes, including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD’s), visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.
  • Proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software such as Lumion or vRay is desirable, but not required.
  • Licensure is not required, but desirable.
  • Candidates must be living in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute to office.

General Requirements:

  • Exemplifies rigor and dedication to project and office culture.
  • Can thoroughly work through project concepts and execute at detailed level.
  • Excellent time management skills, efficient and thorough and can competently meet deadlines.
  • Comfort and skill with client and consultant interaction.
  • Works well in a team, interested in learning from others, and can course-correct when given direction from project managers.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
  • Optimistic, honest, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic and invested in the field of interior and architecture.
  • Excited to work in-person with teams in the office.

How to Apply:
Please send a digital cover letter that mentions how you heard about us and includes why you would like to work at ParkFowler Plus, along with a digital resume and portfolio with examples per requirements noted above (<10mb) addressed to Hiring Manager at careers@pf.plus.  Please include “Intermediate Architect” in the subject line.

Benefits: 

Health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), parental leave, paid time off (PTO), ARE exam coverage, AIA membership, discounted transit pass.

Salary:

$65,000 - $85,000

Date Posted:

08.29.26
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Lauren McPhillips

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About the Company

ParkFowler Plus is a multidisciplinary design studio that works on projects as imaginative—and alongside clients as committed to good architecture—as we are.

A woman-owned, minority business enterprise, ParkFowler Plus is based in Chicago, IL, with a global portfolio of work in architecture, interiors, and urban design. We maintain a diversity of work with projects that are shaped through the cross-pollination of ideas, trusted collaborations, and the multifaceted perspectives of our staff and clients. And at our foundations, we believe good design should be shared with all and it is our responsibility to share our expertise, experience and talents in pursuit of this endeavor.

ParkFowler Plus
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
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