About Us Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients' vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Architectural Designer talent to join our growing team. The Role We Want You For The Architectural Designer 2, will provide architectural services in support of the Principal in Charge, Project Managers, Project Architects, and Design Architects. The Specifics of the Role * Support project efforts as architectural projects move through the phases of design/construction from Master Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Bidding and Construction Administration. * Assist in all project phases, including health, safety and welfare of buildings, through an understanding and application of the theories of design, balance and aesthetics. * Research and analyze building codes, zoning requirements and other technical documents to incorporate requirements in the architectural designs. * Interpret the codes and design intent on projects regarding life safety, function, aesthetics and cost. * Identify walls needing to be fire rated, number of exits required in case of fire and travel distances to exits, and allowable building size based on building use, construction type and effects of sprinklers. * Understand building setbacks from property lines, easements, parking requirements and ADA requirements. * Assist in the preparation of predesign services, such as master planning documents, feasibility studies, concept plans, and be able to present options using computer software for 3D design reviews. * Collect and analyze data for a project, and determine types of spaces, quantity of each and size of each based on information provided. * Work with Project Architect to coordinate Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Low Voltage requirements into the design. * Work with engineers to coordinate and make sure it is the most appropriate system for the building/owner with regard to function and cost. * Work with the team to coordinate, check and revise drawings during the QC process to avoid errors and omissions as set forth in the contract. * Assist Project Architect during the bidding process to answer contractor questions and issue supplemental drawings. * Assist the Project Architect in the review of shop drawings during construction and visit the site as needed to observe construction. * Review shop drawings from subcontractors and confirm they meet with design intent. * May support junior designers in developing design and proposal materials. Requirements: * Requires Bachelor's degree (Architecture or a related field), or foreign equivalent; and 8 years of experience. * Must have 8 years of experience with the following: computer-based drafting tools (Revit and AutoCAD), Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office and developing construction documents. * Position allows for occasional telecommuting within commuting distance of reporting office in Chicago, IL. * Domestic travel required less than 5% of work schedule. Some Things You Should Know * Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required. * We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States. * The pace is fast! Why LJC and Clayco? * Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal. * ENR - Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR - Top Green Builders (#5). Compensation and Benefits * Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution. * Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!