Design Architect

Design Architect Employer: Chicago, IL, US Location: Fri, May 29 '26 Posted on: $90,000 - $100,000annually Pay: Role: Design Architect We're a Chicago-based, woman-owned, full-service architectural design firm and WE. ARE. GROWING! We are a collaborative team of architects, historians, and planners that provide services in three core practice areas: Architecture & Interior Design, Historic Preservation Architecture & Planning, and Transit & Infrastructure. We are excited to promote an open position for a Design Architect to bolster our Architecture & Interior Design Practice Area What does a Design Architect at JLK do? They manage design coordination with our Principal and lead teams of talented architects and designers on a variety of exciting projects shaping Chicago and the northeastern Illinois region. Projects are diverse and include large-scale new design and construction projects for interesting private and public clients, renovations of existing buildings, and public streetscape and placemaking design. Minimum Qualifications: 7-10+ years of architectural experience, including project management Licensed Architect Self-motivated team player who enjoys learning and takes pride in their work Professional experience in Revit Excellent written and verbal communication skills Chicagoland-based (we are hybrid!) Preferred Qualifications: The Design Architect may also support projects in our Transit & Infrastructure and Historic Preservation Architecture & Planning practice areas, so additional experience in either area is also preferred. Our Culture. We're a lively, encouraging, and collaborative team with a strong emphasis placed on supporting each team member's work/life balance. This is often said, but frequently goes undelivered. We actually deliver. We take our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, engaging, and enjoyable workplace seriously. Benefits & Perks. We offer generous compensation, a hybrid in-office/remote workplace, team/office events, generous PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, contribution to 401(k), and the greatest perk of all: a genuinely fantastic and passionate group of peers to work alongside in person and virtually. Ask us about the Soulbatical, too! Salary: Mid- to Senior-Level: $90-100K+, commensurate with experience. Please send your resume, a brief introduction, and relevant work samples to [email protected] with a cc to [email protected] with Open Design Architect Position Application - Last Name, First Name as the subject line. No calls, please.