Architectural Designer II

This role is located in Chicago, IL

Job Description

BKV Group seeks an intermediate Architectural Designer to join our team in Chicago. We’re looking for someone with a proactive and positive attitude and excellent organizational skills who seeks to thrive and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. In this position, you will work closely with our Design Partner and Senior Designer as follows:

  • Receive guidance from the Design Partner and/or Senior Designer while also being able to demonstrate, explore and generate design concepts independently.
  • Use 3d modeling, planning, diagramming to explore and develop design schemes.
  • Assist in creating presentation materials.
  • Design research.
  • Develop and refine design from concept to design development, including generating elevations, plans and details under the direction of the Design Partner and Senior Designer.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Architecture.
  • 4 – 8 years of experience in architecture.
  • Ability to initiate and develop design studies.
  • Strong design and graphic skills, and the ability to communicate design effectively.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Office Suite.
  • Experience/knowledge of Government projects preferred (Fire or Police Stations, Courthouses, City Halls, etc.).

Compensation range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a hybrid work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

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BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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