Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer – Commercial Projects

Location: Downtown Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Senior Project Architect / Design Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Architectural Designer to join our dynamic team in downtown Milwaukee. This role focuses on the design and development of commercial projects, including office buildings, retail spaces, mixed-use developments, and hospitality environments. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to help shape the urban landscape of Milwaukee through innovative and functional design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs, schematic layouts, and detailed construction documents for commercial projects
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and clients throughout all phases of design and construction
• Conduct site analysis, zoning research, and feasibility studies to inform design decisions
• Prepare presentations and visualizations using tools such as SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, ADA standards, and sustainability guidelines
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and coordination sessions with engineers and contractors
• Support project management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• 2–5 years of professional experience in architectural design, preferably in commercial projects
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; Rhino and Enscape experience a plus
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Milwaukee's urban context and regulatory environment is preferred
• LEED accreditation or progress toward licensure is a plus

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.