Design Coordinator

HGA•Annandale, MN

4d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Design Coordinator supports the development and delivery of architectural projects on HGA’s Community+Live, Workplace & Government Architecture Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Under the guidance of senior team members, the coordinator contributes to design development, documentation, project coordination, research, and day-to-day project tasks, while developing professional skills through collaboration, feedback, and ongoing learning. The role includes producing and supporting architectural drawings and construction documents, preparing visual materials for design presentations, researching materials and construction methods, and contributing to planning and occupancy studies. The coordinator also assists with project files, schedules, budgets, document control, code analysis, building systems coordination, specifications, drawing and submittal reviews, and site inspections. The position encourages initiative, accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth, including logging AXP hours and pursuing ARE exams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
1–4 years of professional experience.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Interest in BIM workflows and project management tools such as VantagePoint.

Responsibilities

Develop architectural drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, and details, under supervision.
Assist in producing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Support design presentations with renderings, diagrams, and other visual materials.
Research materials, systems, and construction methods to inform design decisions.
Participate in planning and occupancy studies and contribute to layout development.
Maintain organized project files and assist with document control.
Track schedules, budgets, and deliverables for assigned tasks.
Support code analysis, building systems coordination, and specification development.
Review drawings and submittals for compliance and document findings.
Assist with site inspections and field verification.
Participate in design team discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
Communicate progress and flag challenges to project leads.
Interact professionally with internal teams and external consultants.
Maintain clear records of work and decisions.
Log AXP experience hours regularly and pursue ARE exams.
Seek feedback and mentorship from senior staff.
Take initiative in learning new tools, workflows, and best practices.
Demonstrate curiosity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.