Designer I

Ryan Companies • Minneapolis, MN

2d

About The Position

Ryan Companies is seeking a Designer I to join its A+E team in Minneapolis. The role is part of an integrated delivery process spanning architecture, engineering, construction, development, real estate management, and capital markets. The Designer I works proactively with local teams and across the national design practice to create design solutions and support design excellence, both collaboratively and independently.

The position contributes to design documentation and coordination through project delivery, including design and construction documents, detailing, meetings, code research, quality assurance and quality control, and project specifications. The successful candidate is willing to learn building codes, documentation, and constructability, and brings strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• A professional architecture degree: bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a technical architecture degree.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building codes, documentation, and constructability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.

Nice To Haves

• 1–4 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Working through the architectural licensure process.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam.
• LEED AP and/or WELL AP certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Architect, Design Project Manager, designers, development and construction teams, and consultants to develop documentation for coordination and construction.
• Solve problems and apply basic design principles.
• Perform tasks collaboratively and set a positive example for others.
• Contribute to Ryan’s culture by participating in office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
• Establish and pursue annual goals aligned with personal, professional, and company growth in the industry.
• Participate in creating complete design-document sets that meet project goals, milestones, and schedules.
• Participate in detailing efforts to produce complete construction documents.
• Identify unusual technical issues and seek guidance on them.
• Participate in design, consultant, and project team meetings.
• Assist with researching and resolving code issues and navigating regulatory approvals.
• Participate in Ryan’s QA/QC process and develop project specifications for assigned scopes of work.
• Communicate deviations in project scope and work with the team to resolve them.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Family planning and parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable donation matching
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Potential additional compensation, including commission and/or an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level