Job description
Join Apex Urban Studio as a Senior Architect, where design excellence meets sustainable practice. This role blends leadership, creative exploration, and rigorous technical execution to deliver high-profile projects from concept through construction.
Based in Chicago with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to shape compelling, resilient built environments that respond to client goals and urban context.
As part of the design leadership group, you will drive quality and clarity in documentation, coordinate with consultants, and mentor junior designers to elevate the studio's performance.
Responsibility
- Lead architectural design across all project phases, from concept to construction documentation.
- Champion sustainable design and energy performance through integrated analysis and BIM workflows.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, MEP consultants, and urban design teams to ensure cohesive outcomes.
- Develop and manage design documentation, technical drawings, and permit packages.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies with accountability for quality and risk management.
- Mentor junior designers, conduct design reviews, and foster a collaborative studio culture.
- Represent the firm in client meetings, presentations, and coordination sessions with regulatory authorities.
Qualification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 8+ years of professional experience in architectural practice, with a strong portfolio of complex buildings.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and 3ds Max; familiarity with BIM and digital fabrication tools.
- In-depth knowledge of building codes, standards, and process for permit acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience with sustainable design, energy modeling, and LEED-certified projects preferred.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; fluent in English; professional registration in Illinois or willingness to pursue licensure.
- Strong project management abilities, including timeline, budget control, and stakeholder coordination.