Architectural Designer

Job Title: Architectural Designer

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and Sketchup.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Understanding of architectural drawing sets and construction documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• 1 - 5 years of professional experience in an architectural studio (internships included).

Job Description

This role is ideal for an emerging designer who is passionate about architecture, eager to learn, and interested in contributing to projects across multiple phases—from concept through construction. The Architectural Designer will work closely with Project Architects, supporting design development, documentation, and coordination while continuing to grow their technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with architectural design and project development from conceptual design through construction documents.
• Develop drawings, plans, sections, elevations, and details using Revit.
• Support design research, material selection, and presentation preparation.
• Collaborate with internal project teams, consultants, and engineers.
• Participate in project meetings and, when appropriate, client interactions.
• Assist with building code research and review.
• Support construction administration tasks such as submittal review and RFIs.
• Contribute to maintaining quality, accuracy, and consistency across project documentation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.