Architectural Designer - Living
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Designer to join its Living Practice in Florida. The role supports Living and residential projects of various types and scales, working collaboratively with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, clients, and other project team members. The position spans early space planning and design development through permitting, construction documentation, and construction administration, with an emphasis on technical documentation and construction administration. The successful candidate is creative, organized, motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team. They will apply knowledge of construction documents, building and accessibility codes, and standards; manage multiple tasks and project priorities; and develop project management skills. The role follows a hybrid working model with regular collaboration with the local team, and may require domestic travel to support projects during construction administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
- 0–3 years of experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Must be geographically located in Florida and able to support a hybrid working model with regular collaboration with the local team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent presentation and documentation abilities.
- Understanding of construction documents and an interest in construction administration.
- Understanding of building and accessibility codes and standards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks across various projects and collaborate effectively with consultants, contractors, clients, and internal project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in Living, residential, or multi-family design.
- NCARB participation and AIA membership, as applicable.
- LEED accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Work across multiple phases of design and documentation, from planning and design development through permitting and construction documentation, with an emphasis on construction documents and construction administration.
- Support the design and delivery of Living and residential projects of varying types and scales.
- Integrate architectural and interior design elements into the design process with appropriate supervision.
- Review preliminary plans and design concepts for code, accessibility, and functional requirements.
- Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, fire protection, and other project consultants.
- Prepare permit submission packages under the direction of the Project Architect or Project Manager to meet project timelines.
- Produce drawings and details in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Assist with construction administration, including shop drawing and submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.
- Coordinate and issue document revisions during construction administration.
- Manage workload and budget requirements for assigned tasks.
- Collaborate with architects, Project Managers, designers, consultants, and other project team members.
- Work effectively across multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Travel domestically as required to support projects during construction administration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 15 days of PTO accruing per year.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
