About the Company

ParkFowler Plus is a multidisciplinary design studio that works on projects as imaginative—and alongside clients as committed to good architecture—as we are.

We believe that good design is more than innovative technology, though we ceaselessly experiment with methods and materials. We believe it is more than rigorous research, though we are at the forefront of pedagogy and public learning. We believe it is more than composition, though we are indebted to the formal clarity of modernism. More than anything, we believe good design manages to inspire awe, steward resources, and serve communities.


A woman-owned, minority business enterprise, ParkFowler Plus is based in Chicago, with a global portfolio of work in architecture, interiors, and urban design.


The “plus” in our name celebrates the many people, intentions, and experiences that inform a creative practice. It recognizes that design is built on a foundation of mutual trust—a deliberate process of co-creation. And it reminds us that, at its heart, our work adds to the social and built fabric of communities. After all, to create means to grasp for meaning, to struggle, to rejoice, and above all, to be vulnerable. Among clients, partners, and staff, we cultivate trust that makes space for creativity.

About You

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is required.

• High degree of proficiency in Revit is required.

• Must have experience with multi-family residential projects.

• Has completed a full-design process and documentation for at least one project (Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documents). Comfortable with architectural drawing set standards and organization.  Has experience completing redlined drawings. 

• Ability to understand, review, and coordinate consultant drawings.

• Basic understanding of local building codes and accessibility requirements.

• Familiarity with construction administration processes, including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD’s), visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.

• Proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software such as Lumion or vRay is desirable, but not required.

• Licensure is not required, but desirable.

• Candidates must be living in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute to office.

Requirements

• Exemplifies rigor and dedication to project and office culture.

• Can thoroughly work through project concepts and execute at detailed level.

• Excellent time management skills, efficient and thorough and can competently meet deadlines.

• Comfort and skill with client and consultant interaction.

• Works well in a team, interested in learning from others, and can course-correct when given direction from project managers.

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.

• Optimistic, honest, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic and invested in the field of interior and architecture.

• Excited to work in-person with teams in the office.

How To Apply

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