Entry Project Architect

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Entry Project Architect.

This Entry Project Architect will assist Senior Project Architects or Project Architects during the concept design, design development, design coordination and construction administration phases of the built environment for any company brand store location.

This position is a 4 day hybrid position based out of our Headquarters located in the Northbrook, Illinois office.

What You'll Do…

• Produce a building information model from AutoCAD files and/or sketches and coordinate a cohesive Revit file according to department standards for each store project
• Assist a senior project architect or project architect during development of the site and building design for each store project, in collaboration with the director of architecture
• Produce high quality renderings and presentation materials associated with the concept development and design documentation processes
• Assist the director of architecture or architecture department manager with special department or company projects, as needed
• Attend project meetings during all phases of a store project, at the discretion of a project architect
• Attend and participate in weekly Architecture Department staff meetings
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all company associates and external colleagues
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Table…

• Working knowledge of applicable business software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Google Business Applications (Gmail, Drive, Slides)
• Proficiency with industry specific software, including: Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3dS Max, and SketchUp
• Working knowledge of applicable design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Bluebeam ReVu
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• MUST provide Portfolio link on resume or PDF of sample work
• Pre-professional Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Architecture or Interior Architecture
• 1 year of related work experience, inclusive of part-time, in-office interships and co-op work
• High-quality and flexible building design and space planning skills, and ability to sketch and clearly present design ideas
• Basic comprehension of construction documents and ability to document construction principles
• Basic knowledge of engineering systems and applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts
• Familiarity with both PC/Windows and Apple O/S
  
  

Crate: Corporate Office