Architectural Designer II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Architectural Designer II Clark Nexsen United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 421 North Harrington Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025
Description Selection will be based on your application, resume, and portfolio. In order to be considered, you will need to submit a portfolio with your application. We seek to hire a creative, ambitious Architectural Designer II who shares our commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation. You will join a team of architects and designers, working in a multi-discipline, collaborative, and engaging team-based environment that draws on multiple perspectives in the pursuit of innovative solutions. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to shape architectural projects in a variety of typologies and scales for clients that include educational and cultural institutions, commercial developers, government entities, and local communities. The ideal candidate for this position will be energetic and passionate about design, committed to quality, engaged in team, office, and firm-wide initiatives, able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to prioritize work. General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Non-licensed architectural staff
Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client’s needs
Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design and coordination of large complex projects
Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs
Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff
Collaborate with project teams during project design phases including programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
Develop design sketches, renderings, models, graphics, presentation materials, analysis, and construction drawings and schedules
Participate in the construction administration of projects including jobsite visits, review of submittals, and responding to contractor questions
Communicate and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including clients, owners, users, team members, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project objectives
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and participation in continuouslearning
Help deliver great projects with a sense of energy, passion and personal responsibility Education, Technology, and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an NAAB accredited Architecture program
6+ years of professional experience
Prior experience in an architectural practice or related field will be given special consideration
Physical model building, experience in a model building shop is strongly preferred
Excellent graphic, drawing, and presentation capabilities
Exposure to environmental analysis applications such as Climate Studio, Sefaira, Insight360, and Lady Bug/Honeybee is a plus
Commitment to sustainable design principles and interest in achieving accreditation in

LEED AP, WELL

AP, and/or Green Globes Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Capable of independently executing projects of small to medium size and/or complexity with minor direction and oversight
Advanced level knowledge of design, modeling and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
Advanced level understanding of appropriateness of building information modeling for various project types
Advanced level understanding of architectural drafting, detail and documentation standards
Intermediate level understanding of architectural specifications and their relationship to construction documents
Proficient understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
Intermediate level understanding of building programming
Architectural registration examination and licensure is actively in process
Dedicated to developing his/her professional and leadership skills within the firm
Proficient in client presentation development, public speaking, technical writing and business correspondence skills Physical Requirements Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Workplace Flexibility We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set established between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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