Kraemer Design Group, LLC (KDG) is currently searching for a talented Project Architect to join our innovative firm.  KDG is an established and dynamically growing architecture and interior design firm looking to add a creative and resourceful individual to its team.  The job opening is a full-time, permanent position at our office located in downtown Detroit.

Candidates must minimally have a Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited school or university, and at least four (4) years of experience in an architecture office.  Commercial architecture experience is required and large-scale residential, adaptive re-use, historic, retail, and/or hospitality experience is a plus.  Candidates must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.  Experience with SpecLink and Adobe Creative Suite software is a plus. Architectural Registration a plus. Responsibilities include:

• Proficient understanding of conceptual design and parti concepts.
• Be able to articulate and present design concepts.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong leadership, organization, project management, communication and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs.
• Flexibility – Ability to handle change and last-minute alterations of design or scope due to issues including: client requests, budget/schedule challenged or added benefits to overall package aesthetically or economically.
• Professional affiliations preferred: NCARB, IIDA, AIA, CID, NCIDQ, etc.
• Proficient with codes, agency and standards research.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Task management expert.
• Utilizes firm procedures and drawing standards.
• Keeps abreast of technological developments such as new codes, new design concepts, computer applications, drafting methods, etc.
• Capable of quickly coming up with design alternatives on design assignments including hand sketches.
• Available for travel as needed to different locations and varying periods of time as needed on a project basis for site surveys, project management, installation, photo shoots, etc.
• Travel to a variety of industry trade shows as scheduled by manager.
• Construction Documents – Able to produce a small set of drawings including wall sections and details.
• Construction Administration – Review RFI’s and shop drawings.

Come Fly with Us!

KDG’s culture is energetic, collaborative and open. We value people who are fun to work with and who have a positive impact on everyone around them.  Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance including medical, dental and vision (60% paid by employer), company contribution to Simple IRA plan, paid vacation, short and long term disability, paid parking and much more.  Visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for an insider look into our culture such as having bottomless snack jars.

KDG is accepting resumes.  Please forward your resume, cover letter and work sample(s) via confidential email to bob@thekraemeredge.com (no calls or faxes, please).  Submittals must include salary requirement, availability and professional references.

The foundation to diversity is the realization that the world would be markedly better if everyone worked together. Kraemer Design Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness to lead this belief by example. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but the greater good we strive to create in society. We aim to cultivate a workplace of connectedness while encouraging a range of capabilities achieved through unique life experiences. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that team members exemplify through their knowledge, experience, education, opinions, culture, ancestry, race, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation, beliefs, and any other unique qualities. Celebrating these differences enrich our company, projects and day-to-day interactions and help grow KDG’s diversity.