Architectural Design Technologist – Commercial Design-Build
Vancouver, BC
Revit, Lumion, AutoCAD
$70,000 – $75,000 (based on experience)
Alternate Titles: Architectural Designer, Intermediate Designer, Technical Designer, Building Technologist, Presentation Designer
THE COMPANY
We’ve partnered with a respected design-build construction firm with over 70 years of combined experience delivering commercial, institutional, and light industrial buildings across BC, Alberta, and Manitoba. Their projects range from community hubs and wellness facilities to fuel stations and retail spaces all shaped with practical design, budget-conscious execution, and real-world functionality. With all disciplines in-house from design and sales to estimating and construction, this team delivers projects from concept to completion with streamlined coordination. Their Richmond-based studio fosters a collaborative, hands-on environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged.
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking an Architectural Design Technologist who excels at translating client conversations into early-stage design concepts and technical visuals. You’ll produce conceptual site layouts, floorplans, and elevations, supported by 3D massing models and presentation packages that help secure client buy-in and shape project direction. This is a key position at the intersection of design, sales, and pre-construction - perfect for someone who blends creativity with practical detailing and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with internal sales and estimating teams to develop visuals that reflect client goals
Create and refine early-stage site plans, floorplans, and elevations for conceptual approval
Develop 3D models and Lumion renderings to support client presentations
Prepare polished, presentation-ready design packages
Apply basic building code knowledge to support feasibility (eg. exiting, accessibility, massing)
Translate iterative client feedback into updated design packages
Occasionally provide supplementary visuals, such as interior views, schedules, or details
REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of post-grad experience in architectural technology or design-build environments
Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture, or a related discipline
Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Lumion (or similar tools)
Experience creating conceptual plans and presentation-ready drawings
Familiarity with zoning, site layout logic, and high-level code considerations
Strong graphic communication skills and attention to proportion, layout, and form
Comfortable working in a collaborative, client-responsive setting
WHY JOIN THEM?
Take the lead in visualizing and communicating design intent from day one
Contribute to a range of meaningful commercial and community-based projects
Be part of a supportive and entrepreneurial team that values speed, adaptability, and design thinking
Enjoy mentorship, growth, and stability within a multidisciplinary studio environment
Convenient Richmond location with in-studio collaboration and creative energy
If you’re ready to bring design concepts to life, contribute to purpose-driven commercial projects, and thrive in a collaborative, design-build setting — apply today or reach out directly to Dara at dchita@talentsphere.ca.
Job #16670691
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