Designer (0-3 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht

$75K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture required
  • 0-3 years of experience in architectural field
  • Interest in Senior Living, Affordable Housing, or Hospitality projects preferred
  • Strong visual communication skills through sketches and renderings
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and SketchUp
  • Interest in AI-assisted design tools is a plus
  • Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify design concepts and 3D renderings to convey design intent
  • Communicate architectural ideas using various visual tools
  • Participate in visioning sessions and present to clients and groups
  • Contribute to site planning and explore building relationships
  • Collaborate effectively with team members during design phases
  • Create schematic design drawings for projects
  • Utilize new design technologies to enhance design exploration

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Company-Paid STD, LTD, Life
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mentorship Programs and Professional Development
Full Job Description
About Our Search

We are currently seeking a Designer to join our Senior Living and Affordable Housing Studio in Baltimore. Our next team member will have excellent communication, design sensibility, graphic, and visualization skills. This individual will collaborate closely with and support the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to contribute to the successful development and execution of architectural projects.

We are looking for a creative, curious, and motivated designer who is excited to explore ideas, communicate them visually, and continue developing their design skills through collaboration and mentorship.

About The Position

  • Develop and modify design concepts, narratives, 3D renderings, virtual reality presentations, etc., as needed to effectively convey design intent to clients
  • Communicate architectural ideas through sketches, diagrams, 3D models, renderings, and presentation graphics
  • Participate in design-focused visioning sessions and presentations to clients, community groups, jurisdictional groups, architectural review boards, etc.
  • Contribute to conceptual site planning and the exploration of relationships between buildings, landscape, circulation, and context
  • Collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively with other team members
  • Develop schematic design drawings for our projects
  • Contribute to the development and exploration of architectural concepts across a variety of project and building types
  • Explore multiple design options and contribute to compelling visual storytelling and design presentations
  • Utilize and explore emerging design and visualization technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to support design exploration and communication


About You

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required
  • Interest in pursuing professional licensure and continued professional development
  • 0-3 years of experience in the architectural field
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in Senior Living, Affordable Housing and/or Hospitality projects preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Creative and innovative thinker
  • Strong design sensibility and demonstrated ability to communicate architectural ideas visually
  • Strong graphic and presentation skills with an ability to communicate ideas through sketches, diagrams, 3D models, renderings, and presentation graphics
  • Collaborative team member with a willingness to learn, contribute, and grow
  • Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and SketchUp, and related architectural design and visualization software
  • Familiarity with or interest in emerging AI-assisted design and visualization tools is a plus
  • Excellent collaboration skills


About Our Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Company-Paid STD, LTD, Life
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

Maryland Statement

The projected base salary for this full-time position is $75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual's education, experience, and skill sets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM's total compensation package for employees.

**A portfolio or work samples must be submitted to be considered for the position. A link to a portfolio or work samples is preferred. Max size of the portfolio or work samples to be considered is 4 MB**

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