Architectural Designer

Description

As a Designer at CJ+C, you will contribute to the creation and realization of thoughtful, high-quality architecture. Depending on your experience level, you may assist with or lead elements of the design and documentation process—from conceptual design through construction. You bring curiosity, technical skill, and design sensibility to every project, helping our teams deliver innovative and meaningful results.

• Mentor junior team members or, if early in your career, learn from senior designers and technical leaders.
• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Support client engagement, proposal development, and project presentations.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to achieve project goals.
• Contribute to creative problem-solving, addressing complex design challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
• Assist with or lead project coordination and communication across teams and disciplines.
• Collaborate with project teams on design concepts, presentations, coordination, and production.
• Prepare graphic presentations, renderings, and construction drawings using a range of digital and hand-drawing tools.
• Participate in office initiatives, professional development, and a culture of design curiosity and collaboration.

Requirements

To be considered, please provide a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

• Strong ability to communicate and present design concepts and their rationales.
• 1–10 years of relevant architecture and design experience.
• Actively pursuing architectural licensure or licensed; LEED accreditation a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with clients, consultants, and colleagues.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainable design principles.
• Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other 3D modeling tools such as Rhino.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for design communication and presentations.

Benefits

Final title, role, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance