Junior Designer - Architecture
- Pay
- $55,000 – $62,000 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Success at Som Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the rm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the rm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Contributes to the development of an aspect of a project under the direct supervision of project leadership.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
- Produces presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a project component.
- Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
- Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Additional information
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $55,000 to $62,000.
For more about Som
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
About Som
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global rm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
From Som's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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