Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win?

Then consider joining Wight Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team. We seek a talented and driven architect/designer with 4-6 years of professional experience to join our team as a contracted position.

In this role, you will play a key part in the design and delivery of projects, leveraging your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills. You will lead project components and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate concepts into detailed designs, ensuring that each project's aesthetic, functional, and technical aspects are realized. You will work closely with senior designers, architects, and other team members to deliver high-quality projects that meet client goals and the firm’s standards.

Potential candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for high-quality design and collaborative processes. This position requires a strong understanding of all project phases, including programming/conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction contract administration. This is a temporary position contracted through the end of the year.

Responsibilities

: Project Leadership: Assist in architectural projects, ensuring design intent is carried out throughout. Design Development: Contribute to the design process, developing detailed drawings, models, and presentations that communicate design intent. Technical Documentation: Prepare and refine design documentation, including schematic designs, design development sets, and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Technical Expertise: Engage and assist in producing construction documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance with building codes, and alignment with project goals. Client Interaction: Assist in client presentations and meetings to convey design ideas clearly and professionally. Support Project Managers and Project Lead Designers in managing client expectations, presenting design solutions and addressing any concerns or modifications.

Coordination: Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, and consultants, to ensure seamless integration of all project components and to integrate design ideas and technical solutions into cohesive project deliverables. Research Analysis: Research materials, building systems, and design trends, integrating innovative solutions and sustainable practices into projects. Quality Assurance: Review and refine design work to ensure that it meets the firm’s quality, accuracy, and sustainability standards.

Sustainability: Advocate for and implement sustainable design practices, ensuring projects meet or exceed environmental standards. Field Observations: Participate in site visits, monitor construction progress, and resolve any design or technical issues during the construction phase. Project Management Support: Assist with project management tasks, including coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met.

Qualifications

: Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution. Licensure: Licensed Architect with current registration preferred Experience: 4-6 years of professional experience in design, with a portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of design principles, technical skills, project leadership, and creativity. Software Proficiency: Proficiency in design software such as Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D modeling and rendering is a plus.

Architect (Temporary)