Architect - Gaming & Hospitality

Shive-Hattery • Chicago, IL

103d

About The Position

KdG, a Division of Shive-Hattery Group Inc. has an immediate full-time opening for a Mid-Level Architect with eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of experience in our Chicago OR St. Louis office. We are a full-service design firm offering interior design, architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. You will be an integral member of the design team working on all phases and aspects of our varied projects.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited professional degree program with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience
• 8 to 15 years in Gaming or Hospitality projects
• Registered Architect is a requirement. NCARB certification is a plus.
• Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
• Strong knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial
• Qualifications/Proficiencies consistent with mid-level experience for a motivated and creative professional; able to design with inherent understanding of building systems; capable of designing projects for high quality gaming and hospitality clients.
• Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Google SketchUp. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Excellent communication
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to see the bigger picture and participate in a team to achieve the goal.
• Motivated to both meet and exceed goals in a self-directed way; works hard with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and commitments and be consistently on schedule
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to provide field observations on construction job sites.
• In office presence, participation in a collaborative work environment and a culture of teaching and learning

Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute in design and project management with design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, modeling and 3D image formats
• Direct non-licensed and other professionals assigned to design, produce and coordinate the design process and technical documents
• Design and detailing in Autodesk Revit
• Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for both business development opportunities and projects under contract
• Develop technical design solutions
• Assist in design presentation development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• And Many More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees