What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at The Judge Group?
The ideal candidate is a strong production-focused designer with 4-10 years of experience in retail commercial architecture who can independently develop construction documents, navigate building codes, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce complete permit and construction document packages for commercial building projects.
- Develop architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and project-specific documentation.
- Create, maintain, and update Revit/BIM models throughout all project phases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal project teams to ensure accurate and coordinated design documentation.
- Assist with design development, space planning, site adaptation, and project detailing.
- Support prototypical and multi-site commercial development programs, including retail rollout projects.
- Apply building codes, client standards, and architectural best practices throughout project execution.
- Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Support BIM workflows and contribute to maintaining project standards and documentation quality.
- Assist with construction administration support and responses to field-related design questions as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exposure to large-scale retail clients such as Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Costco, or similar national brands.
- 4-10 years of architectural design experience within a commercial architecture or A/E environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
- Experience producing complete construction document packages.
- Strong understanding of commercial building systems, construction methods, and detailing.
- Knowledge of building codes and permitting requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting retail, grocery, restaurant/QSR, hospitality, healthcare, education, or commercial development projects.
- Experience working on prototypical and multi-site programs.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows, Revit family creation, and model management.
- Experience supporting both renovation and ground-up commercial projects
- Prior experience working within an Architecture & Engineering (A/E) firm environment.
Technical Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- BIM Modeling
- Construction Documents (CDs)
- Design Development
- Architectural Drafting
- Architectural Detailing
- Building Codes
- Project Coordination
- Space Planning
- Construction Administration Support
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 4-10 years of commercial architectural design experience.
- Strong production-oriented designer capable of generating high-quality construction documents with minimal oversight.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience supporting commercial ground-up, remodel, renovation, and prototype-based projects.
- Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of construction documentation and project coordination.
- Retail project experience is highly desirable.
- Looking for growth opportunities into future Project Architect, Project Manager, or leadership roles.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000