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Architectural Designer in Chicago

Date Posted: 11 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Architectural Designer – Large-Scale Commercial Projects

Experience: 5–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established architecture and design firm is seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join its team, contributing to innovative, large-scale, and technically complex architectural projects.

This opportunity is ideal for a design-driven professional who enjoys creative problem-solving, advanced computational design, and working on ambitious architectural concepts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop architectural concepts, design studies, and presentations for large-scale projects.

  • Utilize Rhino and Grasshopper for advanced 3D modeling, parametric design, and complex geometries.

  • Collaborate with architects, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams.

  • Support schematic design, design development, and architectural documentation.

  • Translate innovative design concepts into practical architectural solutions.

  • Participate in design reviews and project coordination.

  • Contribute to complex commercial and high-rise architectural projects.

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of architectural design experience.

  • Advanced proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper is required.

  • Experience working on large-scale, complex architectural projects.

  • Strong conceptual design, 3D modeling, and visualization capabilities.

  • Understanding of architectural design principles and building systems.

  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams.

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture preferred.

  • Architectural licensure is not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Work on ambitious, large-scale architectural projects.

  • Utilize advanced computational and parametric design tools.

  • Collaborate with experienced architectural professionals.

  • Contribute to innovative architectural solutions.

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Interested?

If you're passionate about architectural design and have strong Rhino and Grasshopper expertise, please reach out to 567-666-5925 or send your resume to me directly at dante.smith@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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