Architectural Designer - Living

Arcadis•Miami, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Designer to join its Living Practice in Florida. The role works collaboratively with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, clients, and internal project teams on Living and residential projects of varying types and scales. The successful candidate will contribute across multiple phases of architecture and design, from early space planning and design development through permitting, construction documentation, and construction administration. The work emphasizes construction documents and administration, technical capabilities, creativity, code and accessibility compliance, and coordination of architectural and interior design elements. The candidate should be creative, organized, motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, and capable of managing multiple tasks across projects. Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and documentation skills are important. The role offers an opportunity to develop project management skills and includes domestic travel as required to support construction administration. The position is hybrid and requires the candidate to be located in Florida and regularly collaborate with the local team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
0–3 years of experience.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be geographically located in Florida and able to support a hybrid working model with regular collaboration with the local team.
Understanding of construction documents and interest in construction administration.
Understanding of building and accessibility codes and standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation abilities, and documentation skills.

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 with appropriate supervision.
Review preliminary plans and design concepts to ensure code, accessibility, and functional requirements are met.
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.