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Architectural Designer / Project Drafter
$25.00–$40.00 per Hour DOE

Full-Time | In Person | Reno, Nevada

Help Build Something from the Ground Up

Perception Design Group is a newly established architectural and design firm specializing in residential and light commercial design throughout the State of Nevada. While Perception Design Group is a new company, it is backed by well-established sister companies with years of experience in construction, development, and project management. Because of the strong relationships, reputation, and steady pipeline of work already in place, we are launching with an immediate influx of projects and are looking for the right team member to grow alongside us.

This is an exciting opportunity to become one of the founding team members of a rapidly growing architectural and design firm while enjoying the stability and support of established companies. As we continue to expand, Perception Design Group will operate from both Northern and Southern Nevada, creating opportunities for career advancement, project diversity, and occasional travel between our offices and project locations as business needs require.

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about residential and commercial design, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Designer / Project Drafter with extensive residential drafting experience and advanced Revit skills. This position requires an individual who can independently visit project sites, perform accurate field measurements, prepare existing-condition drawings, develop complete permit-ready construction documents, and coordinate projects from initial concepts through final plans.

This is an in-person position based in Reno, Nevada. Applicants must currently reside in the Reno/Sparks metropolitan area. We are not seeking remote employees, hybrid employees, or candidates planning to relocate in the future. The successful candidate must be available to report to our Reno office daily and travel throughout Northern Nevada for project site visits, field measurements, client meetings, and inspections. As Perception Design Group continues to expand throughout Nevada, occasional travel to Southern Nevada may be requested based on project needs and business demands.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and committed to producing exceptional work with a high level of accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of residential and light commercial architectural drawings, design development, and permit-ready construction documents using Revit.
• Independently perform on-site field measurements and document existing conditions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conduct property walks to verify dimensions, elevations, utilities, existing structures, and site conditions.
• Develop accurate as-built drawings from field measurements.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and local jurisdictions throughout the design and permitting process.
• Revise drawings based on client feedback, jurisdictional review comments, consultant input, and field conditions.
• Maintain organized digital project files and documentation.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of residential architectural drafting and design experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of advanced Revit experience preferred.
• Ability to independently manage projects from field measurements through permit-ready construction documents.
• Strong understanding of residential wood-frame construction and applicable building codes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Rendering experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with light commercial projects is a plus.

Requirements

• Must currently reside in the Reno/Sparks, Nevada area.
• Local applicants only.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to independently travel to project sites throughout Northern Nevada.
• Must be comfortable performing field measurements, site verification, and property walks.
• Must be able to work full-time in our Reno office.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to Southern Nevada as business needs require is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time position with consistent year-round work.
• Paid Time Off.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing architectural and design firm.
• Collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment.

Work Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Off

Our standard schedule is a four-day, ten-hour workweek (4/10). Seasonal business needs may occasionally require adjustments to a 4/9 or 5/8 schedule.

Why Join Perception Design Group?

We're not just hiring an employee—we're building a team.

Perception Design Group is launching with an established client base, a strong backlog of projects, and the support of successful sister companies that have earned a trusted reputation throughout Nevada. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing architectural and design firm while working on a wide variety of residential and light commercial projects across the state.

If you're looking for a place where your work is valued, your ideas matter, and you can grow with an exciting new company from the very beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a portfolio, drafting samples, or examples of completed projects for consideration.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation and can get to work on time daily?
• Are you able to pass a background check and drug test?
• Are you in the Reno/Sparks Area?

Experience:

• Drafting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Revit: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV 89511 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Why ICG?
Since 2013, ICG Construction & Landscaping has proudly served Northern Nevada with residential and commercial construction, custom homes, remodels, additions, insurance restoration, outdoor living spaces, and landscape construction.

Our name, ICG, stands for I Chose God. While we welcome team members of all backgrounds, our company is built on three simple principles:

LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. LOVE WHAT WE DO.

These values shape how we serve our clients, support one another, and approach every project. We believe in integrity, accountability, clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and doing what's right—even when no one is watching.