Architectural Designer

KZF Design Inc•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

KZF Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm proudly recognized as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work since 2021. We are passionate about creating spaces that serve, inspire, and strengthen communities. Join a team where your voice matters and your work makes a difference. We are seeking a highly experienced Architect Designer to lead complex architectural projects from concept through completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and proven leadership in managing teams, clients, and consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
Experience producing Architectural Design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm
Proficiency in REVIT
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Comfortable with a broad range of project types
Familiarity and experience working with building codes
Familiarity with building design and construction
Proactive and assertive in problem solving
Comfortable working on parallel assignments
Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards a plus
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
LEED certification a plus

Responsibilities

Help our clients achieve their goals
Work with Project Architects and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
Prepare Architectural design and construction documents in REVIT
Seek advice and counsel from Project Architects and Director of Architectural Services as needed
Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work
Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Architectural work
Maintain a general knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the architectural design
Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
Assist with preparing architectural design studies
Assist with the preparation of design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents)
Assist with researching building materials and systems and selecting appropriate items for incorporation into the building design
Assist with the review of shop drawing and construction submittals
Participate in value engineering as requested.
Attend project team meetings as requested
Assist with field investigations and participate in construction site observation visits as requested