Architect / interior designer

Organization

Josh Kjenner Architect

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a qualified Registered Architect to join our team in delivering innovative architectural and interior design services for commercial and residential projects. This full-time permanent position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across all design phases. Candidates should be familiar with design-focused, detail-oriented design, and sustainable design principles, and have exposure to all phases of the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Realize architectural design from concepts to construction.
• Prepare comprehensive technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents across both architecture and interior design scopes
• Create 3D architectural models, visual renderings, and 3D printed prototypes for client presentations
• Research and ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and municipal bylaws
• Prepare and submit permit applications and coordinate with regulatory authorities
• Conduct client consultations, prepare design presentations, and manage project budgets
• Provide contract administration services including site visits, submittal reviews, and RFI responses
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, consultants and construction professionals
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Registration as an Architect with the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
• Certified Interior Designer with NCIDQ certification
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in architectural practice, preferably in Alberta
• This experience should encompass all project phases including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration. It should further include:
• commercial and residential projects
• architectural design and interior design
• reviewing mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings on a detailed level, and coordinating these consultants
• visiting site, conducting detailed field reviews, and documenting these reviews
• formal construction administration documentation (change orders, RFIs, progress claims, etc.)
  
  

Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all of the below skills / software:

• Design and documentation: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp
• Advanced visualization and rendering: Enscape, 3D printing (PrusaSlicer)
• Presentation and documentation: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat
  
  

CITIZENSHIP

Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Compensation And Benefits

Salary

$41 per hour with annual increases commensurate with inflation

Benefits Package

• Three weeks annual vacation plus Christmas office closure
• Four annual personal days
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Full-time permanent position

Language Requirements

English proficiency required; French language skills considered an asset

Application Email

[email protected]

Job Category

Architecture

Interior Design

Position Type

Full Time

Region

Alberta

Edmonton

Location:

Edmonton

Years Of Experience

5 - 10 years

Skills

3-D modeling: Advanced

3D design and multi-discipline coordination: Advanced

Required Degree Level

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Required Languages

English: Fluent

French: Basic