What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Professional position at Grace Design Studios?
Description
Grace Design Studios is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with 25 offices across the country. Guided by our values—Do Good. Be Great.—we design environments that enhance communities, inspire creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking a mid-level Design Professional to join our Higher Education, K-12, and Civic teams. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple project phases while working under the guidance of senior architects and project leaders.
Responsibilities
At Grace, we are more than architects—we are innovators, mentors, and collaborators. As a Design Professional, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects and phases, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and build the foundation for a meaningful and impactful career in architecture.
Architecture
Grace Design Studios is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with 25 offices across the country. Guided by our values—Do Good. Be Great.—we design environments that enhance communities, inspire creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking a mid-level Design Professional to join our Higher Education, K-12, and Civic teams. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple project phases while working under the guidance of senior architects and project leaders.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing drawings, presentations, and design layouts for small to moderately complex projects.
- Support drafting and modeling tasks using firm-standard software tools.
- Participate in early design phases including space planning, schematic design, and concept visualization.
- Conduct product, material, and code research to support design development and compliance.
- Collect, organize, and maintain project data, precedents, and technical information.
- Assist in preparing reports, technical documentation, and client presentation materials.
- Support the production of construction documents under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm standards.
- Assist with specifications and technical documentation for senior team review.
- Maintain awareness of applicable building codes and regulations and incorporate guidance into project work.
- Work closely with architects, designers, and project managers to support project objectives.
- Attend project meetings and contribute appropriately to discussions.
- Demonstrate initiative in learning firm processes, technologies, and project delivery methods.
- Actively pursue professional growth and development opportunities toward licensure (if applicable).
- Professional degree in Architecture required; licensure track preferred.
- 2-5 years of professional experience in an architectural or design setting.
- Proficiency in firm-standard design and documentation software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
- Profit sharing bonuses
- 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
- Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
At Grace, we are more than architects—we are innovators, mentors, and collaborators. As a Design Professional, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects and phases, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and build the foundation for a meaningful and impactful career in architecture.
Architecture