Architect - Food + Industrial

Essential Duties

• Collaborate directly with clients across all phases of the design process, including facility master planning, funding strategy, operational programming, and stakeholder presentations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to build high-performing project groups and identify new business opportunities in food processing, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Communicate project goals, design standards, and operational procedures clearly with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and client expectations.
• Lead the development and coordination of project contract documents, including food safety compliance and industrial performance specifications.
• Serve as a mentor and leader, modeling professionalism and industry expertise to support team development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, including support for process optimization, equipment layout planning, and regulatory documentation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program, preferred
• Licensed Architect with experience in food processing or industrial facility design, preferred
• Proven ability to connect with clients and effectively promote ISG’s integrated design solutions
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas empathetically and clearly
• Comfortable representing ISG and clients in public forums, stakeholder meetings, and industry events
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp; familiarity with industrial design tools is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse teams across various stages of development

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel