Job Description
Join Nexus Design Collective, an award-winning studio redefining urban architecture through sustainable innovation. We seek a visionary Senior Architectural Designer to lead transformative projects in Chicago's dynamic skyline. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver iconic structures that harmonize form, function, and environmental responsibility. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present at international design forums. Shape the future of architecture with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design development and documentation for commercial/residential projects
- Coordinate MEP, structural, and sustainability consultants during design phases
- Create detailed construction documents compliant with ICC and ADA standards
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and client communication milestones
- Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies for urban redevelopment projects
- Mentor junior designers through design reviews and BIM workflows
- Present design proposals to municipal planning commissions and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Architecture from accredited institution
- 8+ years progressive experience in commercial/residential design
- Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and Enscape rendering technologies
- Licensure as registered architect (Illinois) required
- LEED AP BD+C certification preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating complex project delivery and material innovation
- Proven experience with Chicago zoning ordinances and historic preservation
- Exceptional problem-solving skills for structural and environmental challenges