Architects, Urban Designer & Landscape Architect

Design Collective is seeking talented, motivated Architects, Landscape Architects, and Urban Designers to join our design studios in Downtown Baltimore at the Inner Harbor and in Chicago’s Willis Tower – Submit your application via email as described below. 

Architect with a professional degree and up to 6 yrs. professional experience for our Chicago Office. 

Licensed Architect with 6-10 yrs. professional experience and with a Higher Education market sector focus for our Baltimore Office. This position requires: 

• Higher Education market sector experience preferred. 
• This is a client-facing role requiring an architect who can lead projects from initial planning and design through documentation and Construction Administration. 
• Strong Project Management skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants and project team members. 
• Licensed Architect with min. 3 yrs professional experience and a focus on Construction Documentation and Administration for our Baltimore office. This position may be primarily but not limited to Construction Administration phase services. This position requires: 
• Providing Construction Administration services, including regular site visits and observations, reviewing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications. 
• Experience with project types including multifamily housing, student life, and mixed-use commercial and/ or civic programs. 
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders 
• Support for project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project management objectives. 
• Contributing to multiple projects in a variety of project team roles at various phases of development. 

Landscape Architect with minimum of 1 year professional experience for our Baltimore office. This position requires: 

• Holds a professional degree in Landscape Architecture and has 1–5 years of professional experience. 
• Brings a strong interest in landscape design and a desire to develop their own design voice. 
• Has proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Rhino, and/or SketchUp. Experience with GIS and Lumion is a plus. 

Urban Designer with 10-15 years of professional experience and a B.S. or master’s degree from an accredited college or university (architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design) for our Baltimore Office. This position requires: 

• Outstanding planning, design, and analytical skills 
• Licensure or certification (AIA, AICP, ASLA, LEED-AP, etc.). 
• Preparation of rigorous context, site, and zoning analysis 
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders; and evaluation of economic, historic, cultural, social, and environmental assets of a place.  
• Project management and GIS experience are preferred but not required. 
• Importantly, candidates should have a passion for planning and designing livable, engaging, and sustainable places at a variety of scales. 

Position roles and application process are described in more detail below. Design Collective has opportunities for design-focused professionals who enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, solving complex challenges, and contributing to meaningful projects that shape communities – see our website for more information. https://www.designcollective.com/careers/ 

Our Architecture studio in Baltimore works across a variety of project types, with a strong focus in urban design, housing design, including University student life and developer mixed-use housing, K-12 and higher education schools and facilities, and civic/ entertainment projects. 

Our Architecture studio in Chicago works across a variety of project types, with a strong focus in housing design, including University student life and developer mixed-use housing.  

Both locations offer team members the opportunity to engage in projects holistically from early concepts through construction. 

Our Urban Design studio, based in Baltimore, engages in projects ranging from sites as small as a few city blocks to several hundred acres or more for private developer clients as well as public sector agencies. Our work focuses on placemaking, retrofitting our suburbs and corridors, reinvesting in our neighborhoods and cities, and creating vibrant, walkable, mixed-use places that are dynamic, equitable, and diverse. 

Who is Design Collective?  

We are a Collective of designers, thinkers, and creatives dedicated to crafting inspirational places that enrich lives and empower communities. Our vision is to use the powerful expression of design to drive generational community resilience. Our values are to amplify culture, regenerate health and habitat, and ensure economic and social resilience. We are a highly collaborative and passionate team with 5 areas of expertise under one roof: Architecture, Urban Design/Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Graphics. Approaching our 50^th anniversary, our Chicago and Baltimore studios are recognized nationally for our expertise in crafting award-wining innovative Housing, Student Life, Education, and Community/Civic/Cultural projects and experiences.  

Who We're Looking For 

• Proficiency in Revit. Knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, and/or Lumion. 
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills  
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities  
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment  

What You'll Do 

• Prepare existing conditions analysis, plan diagrams, conceptual site plans, massing models, presentations, and charrette/workshop materials. 
• Prepare and format report and design guidelines graphics, text, and documents 
• Support community engagement and facilitation 
• Develop design and construction documentation from feasibility through Construction Administration 
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and clients 
• Perform site visits and issue field reports 
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and day-to-day project management 
• Participate actively in project meetings, design reviews, and team communications 
• Coordinate with product representatives and industry partners to evaluate building products 
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture focused on design quality, technical excellence, and professional growth 

Why Join Design Collective? 

• Work on impactful mixed-use, campus, and community-focused projects 
• Collaborate with a talented and supportive multidisciplinary firm 
• Gain experience across all phases of project delivery 
• Contribute to a design-driven culture that values creativity, innovation, and professional development 
• Be part of a firm committed to creating meaningful places and lasting client relationships 

Compensation and Benefits  

Design Collective offers competitive salaries, an employer funded Employee Stock-Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), above-standard company paid contributions towards medical and RX coverage, employer paid medical deductible, voluntary dental, vision, short and long-term disability, paid life insurance, two weeks of paid vacation or more depending upon experience, paid sick days, flexible work arrangements, licensure/registration reimbursement plan, professional development opportunities, networking support, and more.  

The compensation range is $55,000 to $135,000 annually and is commensurate with experience.  

If you are passionate about urban design and architecture, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are eager to make a meaningful impact on projects and communities, we would love to hear from you. 

Interested candidates should send a resume and portfolio* (or online link) to: HR@designcollective.com and enter “Architect – Chicago”, “Architect - Baltimore”, “or “Urban Designer – Baltimore” in the subject line. 

*Submissions without a portfolio will not be reviewed.  

Design Collective, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by Federal or State law. Applicants who need ADA accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Design Collective, Inc. does not offer sponsorship.