Architectural Designer

Job Title: Architectural Designer Job Description
This Architectural Designer role focuses on producing high-quality construction documents and supporting a collaborative design team throughout all phases of a project. You will translate design concepts into detailed floor plans and technical drawings, coordinate with consultants, and refine documents based on feedback from peer teams. The position offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of building construction while working closely with experienced professionals.
Responsibilities
- Review and incorporate red-line markups into drawings to ensure accuracy and alignment with project standards.
- Revise plans and documents based on comments and feedback from peer teams and other project stakeholders.
- Build and develop model floor plans based on concepts and layouts created by the collaborative design team.
- Draft wall sections, plan details, and other technical components under guidance to learn building construction best practices.
- Prepare and refine construction documents, ensuring they are clear, precise, and suitable for permitting and construction.
- Coordinate with consultants after receiving consultant procedure training, ensuring their drawings and specifications align with architectural documents.
- Support the design and documentation of projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
- Apply strong technical expertise to produce construction drawings that accurately reflect design intent and construction requirements.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve design and technical issues, contributing to efficient project delivery.
- Participate in construction administration tasks as needed, helping to respond to requests for information and document changes.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Revit with the ability to produce detailed architectural models and drawings.
- Strong experience in preparing and working with construction documents and construction drawings.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD for architectural drafting and documentation.
- Solid understanding of architectural design and schematic design processes.
- Strong technical expertise related to building design and construction methods.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address design and technical challenges effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a design or documentation context, including taking ownership of tasks and coordinating with others.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Experience with Revit Architecture in a professional or academic setting.
- Familiarity with construction administration processes and documentation.
- Ability to collaborate with peer teams and external consultants in a coordinated design environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for documenting and presenting design information.
Work Environment
This role operates in a professional architectural studio environment that emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning. You will work closely with a design team using tools such as Revit, Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, and other construction documentation technologies. The position focuses heavily on the production of construction documents, schematic design, and coordination with consultants, offering exposure to the full lifecycle of architectural projects. Work is typically performed in an office setting with standard business hours, with periodic deadlines that may require focused effort to complete project deliverables. The culture values teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality design and documentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical/dental/vision coverage
401(k) or employer match
PTO amount
Paid holidays
Maternity/paternity leave
Bonuses
Profit sharing
Architecture licensure/ARE reimbursement
AIA dues
Continuing education
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO. About Actalent

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