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Architectural Designer

DLR Group

Salary undisclosed

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project document creation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work. This position requires a strong commitment to meeting project schedules, budgets, and work plans, and to collaborating effectively with team members to ensure successful project outcomes.

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 have the opportunity to own a stake in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What you will do:

  • Develop creative technical solutions to design challenges while maintaining design excellence
  • Integrate quality assurance/control and company protocols into project work, coordinating with Project Managers
  • Assist in maintaining project schedules and coordinating the delivery of project documents
  • Plan, design, and coordinate projects of various sizes, including complex assignments
  • Apply advanced architectural concepts and develop new techniques as needed
  • Ensure BIM standards are implemented and oversee quality control procedures
  • Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas
  • Provide technical guidance to junior staff and ensure alignment of cost estimates with design objectives
  • Participate in client presentations and contribute to project success through effective communication
  • Manage time and deliverables in alignment with project schedules and budgets

Required Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
  • Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure not required
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in architecture
  • Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam, with a high level of proficiency in architecture software
  • Competent in technical design, including evaluating and recommending solutions that meet client needs
  • Applies sustainable design principles and technical skills in producing precise deliverables
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and innovative thinking with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and skills, and contributes to 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.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

About this role

DLR Group's Charlotte office is seeking an Architectural Designer to drive the day-to-day design and technical development of projects across their integrated practice. You'll coordinate document creation and delivery alongside architects, engineers, and interior designers, balancing creative problem-solving with rigorous attention to schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The role demands someone who can lead team collaboration, mentor junior staff, and communicate design ideas effectively—both internally and to clients.

This position suits architects with at least four years of professional experience who are fluent in Revit and Bluebeam and comfortable applying advanced technical concepts to complex assignments. You'll be expected to implement BIM standards, evaluate design solutions against client needs, and weave sustainable principles into your work. Beyond technical skill, the firm values strategic thinking, financial awareness, and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and business development.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, DLR Group offers you the opportunity to hold equity in the company and directly benefit from its growth. The Charlotte team works in-office four days per week, with Friday flexibility. An undergraduate degree in architecture is required; professional licensure is not. Applicants must submit a current portfolio in PDF format.

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