Design Architect - Education & Athletics

Design Architect – Education & Athletics

Location: Detroit, MI Area

Are you ready to design spaces that inspire the next generation of students and athletes ? One of the most respected architecture firms in the Detroit area is looking for a Design Architect with 7+ years of experience to lead education and athletic facility projects that shape communities and leave a lasting legacy.

This is your chance to step into a high-visibility, design-focused role where creativity, innovation, and leadership meet opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Drive the vision and design of K-12, higher education, and athletic facility projects.

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver designs that are functional, inspiring, and future-ready .

• Lead engaging presentations, renderings, and concept development that win over clients and communities .

• See your work come to life — from early sketches to completed buildings .

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of architectural design experience , ideally with a strong portfolio in education and/or athletics.

• Licensed Architect preferred (or working toward licensure).

• Expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, and design visualization tools.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire both clients and project teams .

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be at the forefront of transformational education and athletics projects .

• Join a collaborative, creative culture that values your voice and ideas.

• Enjoy competitive compensation ($90,000 – $115,000 DOE) , comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

• Work with a team that’s passionate about design excellence and community impact .

Apply Today

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Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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