<p>Job Title: Project Designer II</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>As a Project Designer II, you will independently lead design efforts for small- to mid-scale projects while supporting senior leadership on larger initiatives. You will collaborate across disciplines to develop typology studies, programming documents, site analyses, and conceptual designs that reflect client goals and project vision. This role plays a key part in shaping a collaborative, innovative design culture and communicating design ideas through both traditional and digital media.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Produce high-quality design deliverables throughout all project phases, including typology studies, programming documents, site analysis, sketches, models, renderings, and presentations. </li><li>Refine and advance design concepts to meet project objectives, sustainability goals, and applicable codes. </li><li>Coordinate with internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors to support technical integration and project execution. </li><li>Oversee design implementation from concept through construction to ensure adherence to design intent. </li><li>Apply quality control standards to ensure accurate, compliant design documentation. </li><li>Mentor junior designers and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration. </li><li>Contribute to firmwide design critiques, discussions, research initiatives, and community outreach. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Degree in Architecture or equivalent relevant experience. </li><li>Minimum 5 years of architectural design experience, specifically within healthcare. </li><li>Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BSD Spec Link. </li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing design excellence, technical capability, and project leadership. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with health and wellness or education facility design. </li><li>Advanced Revit expertise. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>Join one of the nation's largest A&E firms offering strong career growth and advancement opportunities. The firm supports a hybrid schedule-three days in-office and two remote-and cultivates a highly collaborative environment that values innovation and work-life integration. Team members benefit from comprehensive benefits, an award-winning wellness program, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a culture grounded in sustainable and inclusive design.</p> <p>Locations include Grand Rapids, MI, and a new office in Charlotte, NC's Camp North End.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.</p> <p>PTO 401K Parental Leave Medical, dental, vision</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>