Architectural Designer, Entry-Level Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Collins Cooper Carusi Architects, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States
DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
We have an opening for an
Architectural Designer . This role can be based in the following cities:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position Summary: Kickstart your career with us as an essential contributor to our project teams. In this role, you'll take on specific aspects of project development under the mentorship of experienced professionals, gaining hands‑on experience and learning the ins and outs of the industry. You'll assist in the creation and delivery of project documents, working closely with our collaborative design team to produce high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career, build your skills, and contribute to projects while staying on track with timelines and budgets.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the firm. We rely on all our employee‑owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the firm profitably.
What you will do:
Propose creative technical solutions to design challenges while ensuring design excellence
Adhere to quality assurance/ control processes and company practice standards
Contribute to project deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedules and deadlines
Conduct design analyses, layout designs, and code studies with some independent work
Perform basic architectural tasks, including layout and aesthetic feature design
Coordinate drawings and specifications, assisting in preparation of specific sections
Apply BIM standards and develop organizational cartoon sets for projects
Execute quality control procedures and resolve clash detection issues
Actively collaborate with the project team to generate and communicate design ideas
Continuously seek new knowledge and skills, proactively sharing potential solutions with peers
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree in Architecture
0 to 5 years of professional experience in architecture
Professional licensure not required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
Proficient in Revit; knowledge of Bluebeam and other standard architecture software
Strong technical skills with the ability to contribute to the design process and develop technical solutions
Competence in conventional aspects of architecture, including materials, methods, and tools for small to moderate-sized buildings
Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans and deliverables
Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality and productivity
Ability to assist in marketing and business development efforts
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Pay Range: $52,500 - $81,500 USD
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four‑day in‑office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere else on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter.
As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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We have an opening for an
Architectural Designer . This role can be based in the following cities:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position Summary: Kickstart your career with us as an essential contributor to our project teams. In this role, you'll take on specific aspects of project development under the mentorship of experienced professionals, gaining hands‑on experience and learning the ins and outs of the industry. You'll assist in the creation and delivery of project documents, working closely with our collaborative design team to produce high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career, build your skills, and contribute to projects while staying on track with timelines and budgets.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the firm. We rely on all our employee‑owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the firm profitably.
What you will do:
Propose creative technical solutions to design challenges while ensuring design excellence
Adhere to quality assurance/ control processes and company practice standards
Contribute to project deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedules and deadlines
Conduct design analyses, layout designs, and code studies with some independent work
Perform basic architectural tasks, including layout and aesthetic feature design
Coordinate drawings and specifications, assisting in preparation of specific sections
Apply BIM standards and develop organizational cartoon sets for projects
Execute quality control procedures and resolve clash detection issues
Actively collaborate with the project team to generate and communicate design ideas
Continuously seek new knowledge and skills, proactively sharing potential solutions with peers
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree in Architecture
0 to 5 years of professional experience in architecture
Professional licensure not required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
Proficient in Revit; knowledge of Bluebeam and other standard architecture software
Strong technical skills with the ability to contribute to the design process and develop technical solutions
Competence in conventional aspects of architecture, including materials, methods, and tools for small to moderate-sized buildings
Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans and deliverables
Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality and productivity
Ability to assist in marketing and business development efforts
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Pay Range: $52,500 - $81,500 USD
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four‑day in‑office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere else on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter.
As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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