DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group's Phoenix, AZ office has an opening for a Designer, Justice & Civic . We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Position Summary Kickstart your career with us as an essential contributor to our project teams.

In this role, you'll take on specific aspects of project development under the mentorship of experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience and learning the ins and outs of the industry. You'll assist in the creation and delivery of project documents, working closely with our collaborative design team to produce high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career, build your skills, and contribute to projects while staying on track with timelines and budgets.

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What You Will Do

: Propose creative technical solutions to design challenges while ensuring design excellence Adhere to quality assurance/control processes and company practice standards Contribute to project deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedules and deadlines Conduct design analyses, layout designs, and code studies with some independent work Perform basic architectural tasks, including layout and aesthetic feature design Coordinate drawings and specifications, assisting in preparation of specific sections Apply BIM standards and develop organizational cartoon sets for projects Execute quality control procedures and resolve clash detection issues Actively collaborate with the project team to generate and communicate design ideas Continuously seek new knowledge and skills, proactively sharing potential solutions with peers

Required Qualifications

: Undergraduate Degree in Architecture 0 to 5 years of professional experience in architecture Professional licensure not required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required Proficient in Revit; knowledge of Bluebeam and other standard architecture software Strong technical skills with the ability to contribute to the design process and develop technical solutions Competence in conventional aspects of architecture, including materials, methods, and tools for small to moderate-sized buildings Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans and deliverables Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality and productivity Ability to assist in marketing and business development efforts *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles.

Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.