Architectural Design Professional I - 2026 Graduates

EwingCole • Philadelphia, PA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking an ambitious Architectural Design Professional I to join our Philadelphia Office. As part of the Architecture Discipline, you will assist in developing functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of project, client types, and design problems. You will also help develop preliminary and detailed-design concepts, produce contract documents, and develop knowledge of the technical and building code requirements of the profession. This position works independently on routine assignments and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems from senior level staff. This position works on planning, design and coordination for projects under the supervision of senior level staff.

Requirements

• Please submit a rasterized PDF of your portfolio to be considered.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture
• Architectural Experience Program (AXP); eligibility for or in process of attaining professional registration
• 0 to 3 years of architectural internships or entry level experience
• Proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch-up, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills
• Experience hand drawing and sketching

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager, Project Designer and/or Project Architect in communicating and articulating the design concepts to the client.
• Assist the project team with graphic and technical support on projects.
• Work towards professional registration and career growth.
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations material.
• Assist the Project Designer and Project Architect in creating buildings which serve the client’s needs and responds to their desired image, program, and aesthetic.
• Develop 3D renderings for in-house review and client meetings.
• Attend design presentations to the client as much as possible.
• Attend the projects’ design review presentation.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Work with senior technical staff to develop construction documents, including BIM model manager for preparation of construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working with the Project Architect and the Project Designer, prepare details that articulate or reinforce the project.
• Work with the Engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Help carry the design concepts through CA by providing support on an as needed basis to the CA team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible/hybrid work options
• paid parental leave
• excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees