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Architect

ISG
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Description


Are you a visionary Architect ready to elevate your career and leave a lasting impact? At ISG, we don’t just design buildings; we design experiences, communities, and legacies. Since 1973, ISG has been a trusted, multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, proudly serving clients nationwide. We’re growing and excited to welcome a passionate Architect to our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. As an employee owner, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of architects, designers, engineers, and project managers who bring agility, creativity, and purpose to every project.

In this role, you’ll work alongside industry leaders like Jeremy Wiesen, AIA, and Bob Nussear, AIA, gaining mentorship and insight while contributing to high-impact projects. You’ll also collaborate with internal resources; from code reviewers and spec writers to visualization specialists and construction administrators; ensuring every design is as thoughtful as it is bold.

No matter your office location, you’ll collaborate across geographies, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture that values flexibility, innovation, and growth. Occasional travel may be part of the adventure—for project site visits, professional development, or networking opportunities.

Check out ISG’s Portfolio to learn more!


Essential Duties


  • Work directly with clients in all phases of design process – from the initial napkin sketch to opening the front door!
  • Evaluate, select and apply standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, work plans, and contracts
  • Collaborate with other enthusiastic ISGers while leading design efforts to create inspiring and uplifting spaces to live, work, and play
  • Communicate project goals, objectives, design standards and procedures with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Maintain the quality control of drawings and specifications
  • Direct the development and preparation of project contract documents
  • Get your boots dirty conducting site visits to observe construction progress and respond to any on-site challenges
  • Help mentor and develop the next generation of designers and architects
  • Willingness to think bigger, better, and bolder to make a difference in our communities!
We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


  • 10 years of professional design experience and licensed to practice architecture
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited architecture program
  • K-12, Sports Recreation and Government Cultural, experience, a plus
  • Ability to communicate ideas empathetically and visually through both written and verbal media
  • Ability to represent ISG and clients in public forums
  • Familiarity in Revit, Adobe Suite and Sketchup computer software packages
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and participate with a variety of team members on different projects at varying levels of development

ISG Employee Owner Benefits


  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
  • Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bi-annual profit sharing
  • Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Bereavement leave
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
  • Cell phone plan reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel

About ISG

We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

Learn more about ISG at http://www.isginc.com

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