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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking an Architectural Designer for its Retail Practice Group in Chicago or Dallas. This hybrid role requires a flexible, team-oriented individual with strong time management skills and experience across all design phases. The ideal candidate will anticipate job expectations, contribute to design solutions, seek guidance when needed, and exercise discretion and judgment. This position offers an opportunity for growth and specialization within market sectors while demonstrating an understanding of the firm's culture.

Responsibilities

Advance the project by exhibiting knowledge of the profession's fundamentals through all project phases.
Serve as project liaison, communicating with clients, consultants, and team members.
Coordinate work across multiple disciplines and project phases to achieve high project quality.
Generate design solutions and work from the designs of others.
Perform CAD modeling and drafting, develop sketches, conduct research, prepare presentations and reports, and produce design and construction documents.
Script and prepare presentations, develop CAD models, drawings, and materials as required.
Collaborate with staff at all levels, maintaining effective communication and providing technical guidance to junior staff.
Analyze, evaluate, and manage smaller projects and staff tasks with limited assistance.
Coordinate with project consultants, perform code review and analysis, and conduct calculations and basic analytical tasks.
Possess strong knowledge of the design process, building systems, and construction detailing.
Attend client meetings, identify action points, and develop/maintain positive client relationships.
Demonstrate understanding of client motivations from a market and operational perspective.
Utilize resources effectively to address project requirements and share knowledge.
Perform work demonstrating understanding of the firm's cultural norms, including commitment to quality, innovation, learning, and growth.
Contribute to a collaborative environment and open communication process.
Recognize the financial aspects of a project and basic accounting principles for profitability.
Maintain an established billable work ratio.
Assist in pursuing new job opportunities through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients.
Understand the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and business development concepts.
Raise studio awareness of industry trends and benchmark projects.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent certification.
Actively working toward relevant Green Building certification.
Actively working toward professional registration, certification, or equivalency.
4+ years of related experience in a preferred sector.
Strong graphic and presentation skills.
Experience working on a range of project types and scales.
May have the ability to hand sketch.
Proficiency in computer applications, visualization, and communication tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite.
Knowledge of additional software such as Grasshopper, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, or 3D VR tools.
Ability to receive general supervision and guidance on major project assignments.
May supervise or coordinate the work of others at or below own level.
Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interface with employees, other disciplines, and clients to build productive relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be locally based in the Chicago or Dallas area.
Must be able to regularly work from the respective office as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Skills

Time management
Design
CAD modelling
Drafting
Sketching
Research
Data collection
Presentation
Report preparation
Construction documents
Collaboration
Communication
Technical guidance
Analysis
Evaluation
Project management
Judgment
Code review
Calculations
Analytical tasks
Problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Client relationship management
Business development
Revit
AutoCAD
3D tools
Creative Suite
Grasshopper
Rhino
Bluebeam Revu
3D VR tools

Location

Chicago
Dallas

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

4+ years of related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent certification
Actively working toward relevant Green Building certification
Actively working toward professional registration, certification or equivalency

Salary/Compensations

$71,000 - $106,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.