Chicagoland’s premier design/build renovation company, Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers, is seeking an Architectural Designer with 5+ years of experience in high end conceptual exterior and interior residential design. As an Architectural Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing design through construction documentation for residential remodeling projects; producing graphic presentations, floor plans, elevations 3D renderings, and design drawings; utilizing hand and computerized rendering techniques to communicate design concepts; analyzing sketches, notes, site survey of existing conditions for completion of drawings, space planning; and securing client approval on plans, and elevations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of architectural design experience for high-end exterior buildings and interior residential spaces, producing floor plans, schematic design, elevations, renderings, and photorealistic color renderings and walkthroughs, specifically with respect to roof lines, pitches, beams, additions, renovations, and/or new homes builds.
- Strong understanding of functional design principles regarding architecture, interior design, lighting design, material selections, color theory and fine details.
- Advanced 2D and 3D software and/or technologies experience creating detailed photorealistic renderings of architectural designs.
- Prior experience creating artistic illustrations within a timeline that supports the fast-paced nature of the sales process. Must be comfortable handling multiple projects at once; and turning around multiple projects on a daily and weekly basis.
- Capable of artfully communicating architectural concepts to our diverse clientele through renderings. Proven ability to use a wide range of artistic styles to build excitement in our target audience.
- Strong sense of proportion and scale in placing the subject on presentation page to highlight the strength of the proposed design.
- General knowledge of reproducing and detailing material’s texture by hand and in Photoshop. Proficient at hand-sketching and experience working with a marker is a must.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters in Architecture from an accredited university.
- Licensing not required though progress with IDP preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of architectural design software, such as Chief Architect, REVIT, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, 3DStudioMax, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Acrobat.
***Please include samples of your work or portfolio when submitting your application***
Compensation & Benefits
- Very competitive base salary along with an aggressive commission program.
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, On-Site Fitness Center and Paid Vacation/Personal Time Off.
To learn more about Airoom, please visit our website at: www.airoom.com
Location: Lincolnwood, IL or Hinsdale, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Education:
Experience:
- high end conceptual exterior and interior residential design: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations