Designer, 1-3 years experience

Designer, 1-3 years experience
Posted Thursday, July 2

Organization
PKA Architecture

Location
Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation
Transparency Law not applicable

Description
PKA Architecture is a full‑service architecture firm that specializes in the design of high‑end homes, lofts, cabins, and boutique commercial projects. Based in Minneapolis, but with projects across the country, we are a collaborative studio that focuses on a high level of design and client service. We approach each project with fresh eyes and believe that every project should be as unique as our clients.

We are currently hiring a Designer to work in our Uptown studio. At PKA, we look at a designer as an integral part in the design and production of a project. A designer uses their skills and knowledge of construction and design to help guide a project from initial concept to a complete design that can be built efficiently. Working with the Project Manager, a designer helps develop the design through 3d model with an eye towards materials, construction methods, and 3d massing. Designers are also responsible for refining the design in CAD and adding the necessary layers of detail and coordination as needed to create a well‑rounded and comprehensive construction set.

Our studio structures most projects as team efforts and candidates will be working directly with Principals and Project Architects/Project Managers from the earliest stages of schematic design to drafting construction details, producing drawing sets, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings. Candidates are expected to have the ability to work on multiple projects at a time and be able to efficiently switch between tasks. Excellent candidates who complete job duties with urgency and efficiency will have their duties and responsibilities increase on projects and within the structure of the firm.

Winner of AIA Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award in 2024, this is a great opportunity to join our collaborative work family. While we focus on high‑end homes, we have a growing portfolio of commercial work, and we are seeking qualified candidates that have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects of all scales.

What you will generally be doing:

Assisting Project Managers with production of drawings for presentations and construction documents

3D modeling for both iterative design purposes as well as for documentation and rendering

Coordinating changes in drawings

Coordinating and filling out product and finish schedules

Working directly with consultants and engineers

Participating in design meetings

What we are looking for in you:

1-3 years of experience in high end residential design and documentation

Self‑motivated and capable of working independently and self‑directing on to the next task

Effective time management skills and a sense of urgency in completing assignments

High degree of organization and ability to quickly adjust priorities

General knowledge of construction methods and their drafting

General knowledge of detailing and coordination of drawing sets

Licensure is not required, but licensed candidates are encouraged to apply

What Skills you must have:

High degree of professional experience with SketchUp

High degree of professional experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Enscape

Professional experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)

Experience with Revit, ArchiCAD, or other BIM software is a plus, but not required

Good written communication skills

This is a full‑time salaried position with the following benefits:

Fully covered health and dental for the employee (Dependents can be added, but paid in full by employee)

Life Insurance/ADD policy

Short and Long‑term disability insurance

3 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays

Simple IRA match

Flexible Savings Account / Dependent Care Account options

Reimbursement for professional memberships (AIA, NCARB, LEED, etc.)

Reimbursement for licensure tests once passed

Discretionary bonuses as the firm is able

Please email your resume, cover letter, and examples of your work in PDF format to careers@pkarch.com.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact
careers@pkarch.com

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