Architectural Designer I

Salary Range: $31.50 To $40.90 Hourly About HED: We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. Position Summary: The Architectural Designer I is an early-career professional who brings a collaborative mindset, critical thinking, and a commitment to continued growth and design excellence. Working in a hybrid environment under the guidance of a Project Designer and other team members, this position supports multidisciplinary design teams across market sectors and throughout all project phases, from concept development through construction. Responsibilities include conducting programmatic and design research, creating compelling graphics for competitions, pursuits, and project work, and producing digital models, visualizations, renderings, and physical models that effectively communicate design concepts. This role offers meaningful opportunities to strengthen both design and technical skills while contributing as an integral member of one or more project teams. Essential Functions: Assist in the development of the project design and sustainability goals, program, and basis of design (BOD) Assist in the development of the project’s concept and implement a design in response to the project goals Prepare for implications of pertinent ordinance and code requirements for assigned projects Conduct material and product research as required for project development Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans and diagrams Interface with other discipline team members Assist with submittals during bidding and construction administration Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Rhino and Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree Active pursuit of licensure preferred Pursuit of LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional preferred 0-2 years' experience in A/E industry preferred, with demonstrated proficiency to meaningfully contribute toward project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required Commitment to an integrated design process working in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English Strong organizational and prioritization skills Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel Required Experience in Rhino, Concept Board/Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person. Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. Ability to travel to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings. Ability to access and navigate existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation. Work Environment: We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.