Aug. 6, 2026

Architect I/Healthcare Planning and

SmithGroupJJR Madison, Wisconsin

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. The Madison office of SmithGroupis looking for anArchitectural Designer to join our team.

Create and develop planning and design concepts; and support more senior planners and architects on large projects.

Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings specifications and design assignments under general supervision to meet project requirements.

Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances and other external issues.

research and propose materials and products.

Assist in construction administration including responding to RFIs, preparing sketches and addendums (CCDs), visit construction sites to gather information and/or prepare punch lists.

A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.

Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.

On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.

High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $71,000 to $78,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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