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Design Architect

Actalent
Phoenix, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 1/20/2026 CLOSED ON 2/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Architect position at Actalent?

Job Title: Design Architect
Job Description

Join a dynamic and national architectural design firm dedicated to creating inspiring architecture for retail, commercial, and multi-family needs. Our team-based approach ensures that regardless of location, everyone feels part of a unified team. We are looking for individuals with commercial, grocery, and retail experience, particularly within urban markets, who possess strong collaborative communication skills. If you are passionate about contributing to design, coordination, and production of construction documents throughout the project lifecycle, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate materials, building products, constructability, and processes.
  • Produce detailed construction documents for projects.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Refrigeration, and Structural disciplines.
  • Develop and assist in client and peer presentations.
  • Attend project and studio meetings.
  • Build, develop, and maintain client relations.
  • Assist in solving production issues.
  • Ensure the success of projects.
  • Review architectural designs, production documents, and construction change directives.
  • Conduct site scopes, observation trips, and generate field reports.
Essential Skills
  • Professional accredited degree in Architecture.
  • Ability to understand and communicate complex functional and aesthetic issues in architecture.
  • Engage in creative and critical thought with effective graphical communication.
  • Strong communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is critical.
  • 2-7 years of commercial project experience with REVIT.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
  • Ability to assist in architectural research, document/design development, peer consultation, and program-wide implementation efforts.
  • Drive to research and utilize technology in architectural applications.
  • Licensure support through study materials and reimbursements.
  • Internal training seminars with multiple lunch n’ learn sessions.
Work Environment

Located in the Phoenix office, the work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, leveraging advanced technologies such as Revit and AutoCAD. The firm is employee-owned, fostering a culture of shared success and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $55

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