What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Staff 1 position at LJC?
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
About LJC
LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.
The Role We Want You For
LJC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Design Staff I to support and enhance our growing design practice. This role is ideal for an early-career architectural professional who is eager to contribute across all phases of design while developing technical and creative skills in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with project teams, studio peers, and multidisciplinary partners across LJC and Clayco’s construction and real estate groups to support project delivery and contribute to design excellence.
The Specifics of the Role
- Assist with various aspects of architectural design, including conceptual studies, programming, systems selection, and spatial layout
- Support the preparation of programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
- Contribute to the development of marketing and presentation materials for client pursuits and project milestones
- Collaborate with project teams, studio members, and cross-functional partners across disciplines
- Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and project coordination efforts
- Engage in experiential learning opportunities and professional development to build technical and design expertise
- Represent LJC in community engagement and industry-related events
- Support the firm’s commitment to design excellence, innovation, and collaboration while embodying LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in architecture or design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong design sensibility with the ability to contribute to both creative and technical aspects of projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco & LJC?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- Compensation for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.