Job Details

Architectural Designer

The Architectural Designer is responsible for leading the development and execution of complex architectural designs. This role involves managing design projects, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring that designs meet client requirements and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive design experience, advanced proficiency in architectural software, and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of architectural designs for complex projects, from initial concept to final delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring the quality and consistency of design work.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and preferences and incorporate feedback into design revisions.
• Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant standards.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy and quality of design work.
• Participate in site visits to assess project progress and address any design-related issues.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, materials, and technologies to enhance project outcomes.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Revit for creating renderings and drawings.
• 4+ years of architectural design experience within commercial projects such as healthcare, education, municipal, multi-family, and mixed-use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in construction document preparation and administration.
• Skill in design development, schematic design, and architectural drawing and rendering.

Work Environment: The position offers a typical office environment with some work performed outside on a project site. Candidates may be exposed to extreme temperatures and may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots/shoes, hard hat, and safety vest.

The position can be remote or based in various Indiana offices including Fort Wayne, Goshen, and Valparaiso. The company offers benefits such as PTO, 2-week parental leave, and 7.5 paid holidays.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of South Bend, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Fort Wayne, IN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.