Architect/Designer

Wight & Company•Darien, IL

8h•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Wight & Company is seeking an experienced Architect/Designer with 5–10 years of professional experience to support and lead design, technical documentation, coordination, and construction administration for small to mid-sized projects. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports client and consultant coordination, and contributes to high-quality project delivery from concept through completion. Candidates should bring professional drive, technical judgment, design sensitivity, self-direction, a thorough understanding of architectural design and documentation, analytical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high-quality design, integrated delivery, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
5–10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm.
Strong experience in design development, technical documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction administration.
Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, communication skills, organizational ability, and professional judgment.
Ability to manage assignments independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Solid understanding of building codes, construction methods, materials, detailing, specifications, and sustainable design principles.
Ability to take ownership of project responsibilities, coordinate with team members, support project delivery, and mentor emerging professionals.
Experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments focused on integrated design and delivery.
Ability to contribute design and technical solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating BIM models and supporting model-based coordination workflows.
Current architectural registration and licensure.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and advance design concepts aligned with client goals, project requirements, technical feasibility, and the firm’s design standards.
Support and lead portions of architectural projects through design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration, maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Plan, develop, and produce accurate, coordinated technical design and construction documents with code awareness and graphic consistency.
Apply knowledge of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques across project phases.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, consulting, and design team members from schematic design through construction administration.
Support work planning, task delegation, milestone tracking, and document delivery in coordination with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and Lead Project Designer.
Incorporate sustainable design principles and responsible material, systems, and performance strategies into project work.
Review design and construction documents for accuracy, coordination, constructability, code compliance, and consistency with project goals; identify issues and support their timely resolution in accordance with the Wight Quality Assurance Program.
Support construction administration, including submittal and RFI review, field observation documentation, OAC meeting participation, and issue resolution under appropriate oversight.
Support communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams by preparing materials, documenting decisions, presenting technical solutions, and maintaining project alignment.
Guide and support emerging professionals and design staff, contributing to collaboration, learning, accountability, and professional growth.
Adapt to leadership and support roles, take initiative beyond primary responsibilities, and respond to changing priorities to support project and firm success.