As recent graduates and emerging designers continue their employment search, firms across the nation are seeking new talent to join their teams. Over the past weeks, we've highlighted entry-level and junior-level positions for landscape designers, urban planners, and firms based in New York and the West Coast listed on the Archinect Job Board.

This week we highlight firms based in Chicago, IL, with open positions for designers looking to learn and grow as they step into professional practice. From designers with 0-4 years of experience, check out which firms are hiring below. 

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture seeks an Architect 

Details: "Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, LLP (AS+GG), an international award-winning firm, has current job opportunities for Architects with 1-8 years of experience.  The ideal candidate will have a strong creative design portfolio along with strong verbal and written communication skills. Sustainable/High-Performance project experience is a plus.  Applicants should be proficient in REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite.  Knowledge of Environmental Simulation Analysis tools and Digital Fabrication Methods are valuable (but not required).  A professional degree is required; however our search will not be guided solely on years of experience. AS+GG is looking for the right fit." Read more here.

Cedar Street seeks an Interior Designer

Details: "We are looking for an Interior Design Associate to join us, working in all phases of the interiors process. As an integrated firm, construction, interiors and analysts are all in house. From the architectural phase through construction completion you will be producing AutoCAD drawings, doing construction takeoffs, managing procurement logistics and sourcing of select FF&E among other things for a variety of multifamily and commercial concepts. This position fits a person who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment." Requirements include a minimum 2-years experience functioning as a design assistant or interior architect in the multi-family market." Read more here.

Hammersley Architecture seeks an Architectural Associate

Details: "Hammersley Architecture is a small but mighty architecture and urban planning studio in the historic Fine Arts Building located in Chicago's Loop [...] The ideal candidate will have excellent rendering and graphic skills to create mood-setting, lively and informative images and diagrams.  You should have some working knowledge of AutoCAD and how to produce working drawings.  Above all else, please bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and an excitement about architecture!  We like to enjoy ourselves and make good architecture." Applicant requirements include " 0-3 years of experience with an architecture firm in the U.S.; you may be a recent graduate to apply, but you MUST have some experience working in creating construction documents." Read more here.

*The firm is also hiring a Project Architect.

Living Habitats LLC seeks an Entry Level Landscape Designer 

Details: "Living Habitats is currently seeking an entry-level landscape designer to join our office in Chicago. Ideal candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills and design capabilities – both digital and hand drawn and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative fast-paced environment. Successful candidates are expected to have technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite workflows. Experience in 3D modeling programs such as SketchUp, Rhino and Revit are preferred. Ideal candidates will have up to 2 years of professional landscape architecture experience and a professional degree in landscape architecture." Read more here.

Kennedy Mann Architecture seeks an Architectural Associate

Details: "Kennedy Mann Architecture (KMA) is a collaboration of architectural and design professionals who share a deep commitment to responsible, high-quality design [...] We’re looking for individuals who have experience working on various project types looking to be a part of a growing team of ambitious, hard-working professionals. If you’re new to the industry or tired of the mundane cubicle job and want to join a friendly, open-minded, and passionate team with limitless potential, we’d love to meet you. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team with a strong interest in the built environment and be enthusiastic about teamwork and design research and have a thoughtful and professional disposition towards clients and subconsultants. Successful applicants will work collaboratively in developing projects through all phases of design and construction. Qualified candidates will possess a Professional (BArch) or Master’s (MArch) degree in architecture." Read more here.

*Are you a Chicago-based firm looking for top talent and are currently hiring? Be sure to post your job listing on the Archinect Job board or contact us at jobs@archinect.com to learn about job listing packages.

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