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American Institute of Architects Minnesota

Design Architect

American Institute of Architects Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Design Architect – Front-End Designer Posted Thursday, October 23

Organization AEC Resources

Location Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation $85,000-$110,000

Description We are seeking a Design Architect who is experienced in front-end conceptual architecture design, and enjoys bringing ideas to life through Revit and Enscape.

This individual will lead the architectural design process from the initial concepts, coordinating closely with internal teams and clients to ensure high-quality project designs.

This is a high-impact position offering creative freedom and architectural design autonomy.

Why This Job?

Become an architectural design leader from day one

Create meaningful buildings and spaces that directly communities

Path to firm partnership and ownership

Flexible hours and supportive team culture

Hands‑on collaboration between architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural, all under one roof

Direct access to decision‑makers with no bureaucracy or red tape

What You’ll Do:

Lead conceptual and schematic design for commercial building projects, including faith‑based, education, and civic architecture projects

Act as a design champion, serving as the creative lead and point of contact during the front‑end design phases

Use Revit and Enscape to develop compelling presentations, renderings, and immersive 3D visualizations

Coordinate architectural designs with mechanical, electrical, structural disciplines

Oversee the development of construction documents, reviewing for design intent, accuracy, and quality

Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to ensure design aligns with scope, budget, and schedule

Participate in in‑person client meetings, presentations, and design reviews

Occasionally support drafting and production activities as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experienced front‑end architectural designer with a portfolio of high‑quality commercial or institutional projects

Proficient in Revit and Enscape

Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into creative and functional design solutions

Enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines

Licensed Architect (AIA) preferred, but not required

Qualifications:

Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

5+ years of professional architecture design experience

Strong design portfolio required (please provide with application)

Proficiency in Revit and Enscape

Communication and client‑interfacing skills

Able to lead design discussions and present confidently

What We Offer:

Direct design influence and creative freedom

Competitive salary up to $110,000

Annual performance bonuses and profit sharing

Flexible work hours with supportive environment

PTO and benefits package

Advancement to ownership/partnership

Apply Today! Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your commercial or educational building design projects.

Contact jobs@aecresources.com

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