Home Based Architectural Graphic Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Join a team where design meets purpose. At RLF, we create high-performance environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit. For over 90 years, we have been a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. With a focus on healthcare and federal projects, we deliver impactful, innovative spaces that shape communities and improve lives.

We're a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence, relationships, and fun. If you're looking to make a difference through meaningful work, let's build something great together. We make places that perform.

The Architectural & Graphic Designer is responsible for participating in the creative vision and design excellence of the firm. This significant role ensures the delivery of innovative, high-quality architectural and design solutions that align with the firm's mission and client expectations. Along with strong graphic skills, this position requires collaboration with project teams, clients, and leadership to establish design strategies and maintain a culture of creativity and innovation. 

 Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the Studio Fritz team to create compelling architectural visualizations, graphics, and design assets that support projects, clients, and firm initiatives.
• Transform complex architectural, engineering, and planning concepts into clear, engaging visual communications for internal and external audiences
• Help maintain and evolve RLF's visual identity, brand standards, and graphic design systems across digital and print platforms.
• Design client-facing deliverables, including project narratives, infographics, signage, branding, and environmental graphics.
• Collaborate directly with both team and clients to understand project vision, goals, constraints, and user experience, translating feedback into thoughtful design solutions.
• Support proposal development, interviews, presentations, and pursuit materials with impactful visual storytelling and presentation graphics.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all graphic, branding, and visualization deliverables.
• Represent RLF and Studio Fritz in client meetings, design reviews, community engagement events, and professional organizations, as appropriate.
• Develop 3D renderings to a high standard of excellence and provide support in modeling.
• Create and execute impactful design solutions that elevate the overall client experience and drives business success.
• Leverage emerging visualization and AI-assisted design tools, where appropriate, to enhance creativity, improve efficiency, and support high-quality client deliverables.
• Contribute to the continued growth and creative direction of Studio Fritz by advancing innovative approaches to architectural visualization, graphic communication, and experiential design.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and solutions-oriented approach while contributing to the continued growth and evolution of Studio Fritz.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited college or university strongly preferred. An associate degree combined with relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience in architectural design and graphic design.
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Design (AEC) industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and quality in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creativity and innovative and high-quality design work. Submitted portfolio required to be considered .
• Effectively work with internal project teams to deliver creative solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit, Lumion, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape. Microsoft 365 experience with an emphasis on PowerPoint.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical and financial feasibility.
• Experience working with diverse project types, including private healthcare and federal.
• Experience with 3D, motion graphics, web design, or video editing is a plus.
• Flexibility in scheduling or work hours to support client expectations, project milestones and team deliverables.

Why join us?

• Flexible Work Schedules 
• Hybrid office (in-office T-Th; WFH M, F)
• PTO and holidays
• Paid Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life and AD&D benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Life and Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Organization Membership Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Identity Theft Plan and Legal Plan
• Volunteer Time Off
• Pet Insurance 

Amount of Travel Required:

This position will require occasional travel, some of which may be international. 

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or an RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed RLF Placement Agreement from the Director of Human Resources to receive payment for placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the RLF staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to RLF, and any resume submitted to any employee outside of RLF Human Resources, will be considered property of RLF. RLF will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Visa Sponsorship:

RLF is not accepting applications for sponsorship at this time (e.g., H-1B or TN Visas). 

EEO Statement:

RLF strives to attract and hire the best talent in the industry, in order to provide a creative and challenging work environment. As such, qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.  RLF is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled affirmative action employer.