Architectural Designer II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals providing comprehensive architecture, engineering, information technology, and related services for K-12 schools, higher education, public agencies, and private clients across the United States. JMT Architecture and Clark Nexsen have merged, creating a powerful, forward-thinking practice focused on shaping environments that elevate communities and drive progress. This union combines extensive experience, a wide geographic presence, and a commitment to design excellence. The Architectural Designer II is a professional architectural staff member who independently handles a variety of architectural tasks with minimal supervision. This role is crucial for supporting medium to large and complex projects, as well as contributing to specific technical aspects of larger, more intricate projects. Responsibilities include exploring and assessing design alternatives, supporting solutions that meet project objectives and client needs, and applying established architectural principles, techniques, and procedures. The Architectural Designer II is expected to show growing technical skill, sound design judgment, and professional autonomy while actively participating in project teams, contributing to design development, documentation, and coordination.

Requirements

Professional architectural staff member
Independently performs a range of architectural assignments with minimal supervision
Supports projects of medium to large size and complexity
Contributes to defined technical components of larger, more complex projects
Investigates and evaluates design options
Supports recommended solutions that align with project goals and client needs
Applies established architectural principles, techniques, and procedures
Demonstrates increasing technical proficiency
Demonstrates sound design judgment
Demonstrates professional independence
Collaborates with project teams
Contributes meaningfully to design development, documentation, and coordination efforts
Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar applications

Nice To Haves

Experience with K-12 schools, higher education, public agencies, and private clients
Experience with sustainability requirements

Responsibilities

Apply advanced architectural concepts and design methods to develop quality design solutions.
Prepare architectural drawings and construction documentation in accordance with established standards, building codes, zoning regulations, sustainability requirements, and scope.
Utilize architectural design, modeling, and graphic software, including Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar applications to develop drawings, models, and visualizations in support of project deliverables, with limited guidance from senior staff.
Develop and coordinate architectural specifications to align with construction documents and technical requirements.
Conduct code research and summarize requirements that inform design decisions, coordination, and documentation.
Assist in the development of client presentation materials, participate in internal and external meetings as appropriate, and support meeting documentation and follow‑up tasks.
Perform quality control reviews throughout the phases of design to support technical accuracy and documentation quality.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to building technical expertise, professional judgment, and continued growth within the firm.