Current Job Listings

We consistently receive new job requisitions from our clients on a weekly basis for Boston, Greater Boston, the New England markets and beyond. We are always looking for talent. Bachelor's and or Master’s degree preferred for most positions. Immediate openings vary from temp, temp to hire and direct hire opportunities. Proven Revit, BIM project experience in a professional setting is highly desired for most design positions.



Please submit your resume (PDF preferred) and a separate PDF of your work samples no larger than 5 megs.

When applying for a specific job please email to: jobs@dakotadesignstaff.com with the Job# in the subject line.

Once your resume and samples are received a Dakota staffing specialist will contact you. 

Job #1930: Solutions Application Engineer

Job Title: Solutions Application Engineer

Position Location: Itasca, IL

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelors or Master of Civil Engineering degree, or Architecture or relevant AEC industry experience


The Application Engineer role centers on being a technical specialist for Autodesk design software relevant to the Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial, and Construction (AEC) industries, with an emphasis on Civil Engineering and Surveying.

This position provides both pre- and post-sale technical support to customers, acting as the primary technical resource during the sales process and training assistance after software acquisition. Working closely with Sales Representatives, you will develop and execute technical workflows relevant to our customers which may include customer meetings and site visits.

 Overnight travel may be necessary for on-site support and training, approximately 20%.



Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on Autodesk AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) experience. Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Must have a working skillset of 7+ on a scale of 10 for these products.
  • Either passed the Autodesk Certified Professional for Civil3D exam or learn the skills to do so within 6 weeks of hire.
  • Ability to achieve Autodesk Certified Instructor status within three months of hire.
  • Some experience with drones is a plus, but not a requirement.
  • Understanding of geospatial workflows and drone technology in a professional context.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Will be required to give a sample presentation during the interview process.
  • Ability to travel frequently for client meetings and site visits. Approximately 20% overnight travel.
  • Our clients are typically surveyors, civil engineering firms, infrastructure contractors, and land development professionals.



Technical / Software skills:

Proficiency in the basic technical skills:

  • Software Training & Technical Support: Provide essential training and technical support for key software solutions, with a strong emphasis on Autodesk Civil 3D. The candidate will be required to obtain Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D and maintain Autodesk Certified Instructor status. This certification process can occur after hire within a designated time.
  • Technical Support & Client Engagement: Collaborate extensively with sales and technical teams to analyze client requirements, identify technical challenges, and recommend tailored products or solutions.
  • Solution Presentations and Technical Demonstrations: Develop and deliver compelling technical demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients. You will translate complex features into clear, tangible benefits that drive sales, highlighting the value of our solutions, including enterprise drones and SLAM scanners for geospatial applications.













Job #1929: Residential Project Architect / Designer

Job Title: Residential Project Architect / Designer

Position Location: Greater Boston South

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelor or Master of Architecture required


Small, high-end Residential Architectural (Planning, Architecture, Interior Design) firm located south of Boston (Weymouth area) is seeking full-time Residential Architect with 5-15 years of experience. Projects include new homes, renovations and historic renovations. Experience in conceptual/schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Working collaboratively with other team members to generate project documents for Schematic. Design Packages and Construction Documents. Good communication and time management skills

Coordinate with consultants, clients and town officials


Requirements:

  • Hand drawing/sketching skills preferred
  • Degree in architecture, interior architecture preferred
  • 3 years minimum residential architecture experience
  • Working knowledge of wood frame construction required
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates collaborative and professional work ethic
  • Hybrid flexibility with work in office and some remote


Technical / Software skills:

  • Proficient in current version of AutoCAD and/or Revit, Adobe Suite











Job #1928: Project Architect + Residential Designer

Job Title: Project Architect +Residential Designer

Position Location: Boston South Shore and Islands

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelor or Master of Architecture required


Our mission is to create distinctive homes that seamlessly blend form and function. Our prime focus is to dream up thoughtful spaces that reflect the unique characteristics of the site and the specific needs and desires of our clients. Collaboration is at the heart of our business. We work with highly skilled builders, craftspeople, and consultants in areas such as engineering, landscape architecture, and interior design to solve complex design challenges. The result is elegant, comprehensive solutions for contemporary living.



Requirements:

  • 8+ years minimum work experience in an architecture firm (3+ years residential preferred)
  • Excellent project management and administrative capabilities
  • Ability to independently and collaboratively work through all phases of a project
  • Ability to produce accurate, highly detailed construction documentation sets
  • Experience managing staff, multiple clients, contractors, and collaborators simultaneously
  • Capacity to perform due-diligence studies and permitting coordination
  • Have a strong work ethic and be able to tackle all assignments autonomously
  • Demonstrate design talents that contribute to all aspects of placemaking
  • Be able to adapt to the dynamic needs of the firm and its clients
  • Architectural license preferred
  • Hybrid-In-Office and Remote flexible work schedule



Technical / Software skills:

  • Revit (required), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe suite, SketchUp, Graphic/Rendering software.











Job #1926: Jr. Interior Designer

Job Title: Jr. Interior Designer 

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Temp to hire / Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Master’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Master’s of Architecture degree


The Jr. Interior Designer is responsible for providing design and technical detailing support to the project team. The position actively participates in project discussions, reliably completes assigned work, proactively seeks out additional ways to contribute, and builds agility with the organization, components and documentation phases of projects.


Requirements:

  • (1-5) years of experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Documents design and/or technical ideas generated by others
  • Revises documents under guidance of others
  • Generates ideas and provides general input to design
  • Assists in the preparation of presentations including drawings, models, presentation boards
  • Assists with product research
  • Assists with Construction Administration tasks
  • Acquires knowledge of building codes, construction budgets, project budgets and other professional practice issues
  • Acquires knowledge of project organization, components and documentation phases of a project
  • Builds agility with all software platforms required for project delivery
  • Assists in the development of FF&E specifications
  • Responds to, communicates, and supports a variety of tasks as requested by senior members of the team
  • Seeks out mentorship and continuing education opportunities for the development of skills and career



Technical / Software skills:

Proficiency in the basic technical skills of interior design:

  • Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign
  • Sketchup
  • Enscape
  • Ability to quickly develop facility with:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD










Job #1925: Sr. Interior Designer K-12

Job Title: Sr. Interior Designer  K-12

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program



The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for both independently executing and guiding others on design and documentation tasks across all project phases, on multiple projects. The position develops a thorough understanding of client criteria and leads the development of responsive interior design concepts, narratives, presentations and documentation.


Requirements:

  • Eight (8) years of experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Leads development of interior design concepts for multiple projects of varying complexity and typology, concurrently and successfully
  • Listens to, analyzes, and develops a thorough understanding of client criteria and synthesizes them into interior design solutions
  • Prepares, reviews and conducts client-facing presentations
  • Generates schedule for time budgeted to complete project tasks
  • Makes independent decisions on design problems and methods from a sound knowledge base
  • Applies sound and diversified knowledge of design principles and practices
  • Reviews designs/drawings/documents to ensure adherence to industry codes and regulations and firm standards
  • Generates project documents including plans, sections, details, etc. in coordination of a complete construction document package
  • Responsible for the conceptual direction of FF&E and selects key pieces
  • Provides design and technical detailing guidance to other staff members
  • Directs the work of project team members on projects
  • Provides performance feedback to team members and to their performance managers
  • Manages the performance and professional development of performance advisees, as assigned
  • NCIDQ certification or Registered Architect
  • Sustainable Building Materials certified
  • LEED GA
  • WELL certified


Technical / Software skills:

  • Advanced skills with: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape
  • Designer Pages for furniture specifications
  • Proficiency with Deltek Vision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite









Job #1924: Interior Designer K-12

Job Title: Interior Designer K-12

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelors or Master’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Master of Architecture degree


The Interior Designer is responsible for both independently executing and guiding others on design and documentation tasks across all project phases. The position acts as a specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles for an assigned area of work. The position is responsible for using practiced knowledge to develop, document and/or deliver key presentations and components of projects.


Requirements:

  • Five (5) years of experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Creates and participates in client-facing presentations
  • Provides timely and effective coordination in the delivery of designs, plans and specifications to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied
  • Develops interior design concepts primarily for small/medium sized projects
  • Incorporates other disciplines e.g. MEP, construction methods, budget, etc. in the design process
  • Evaluates and selects materials; consults with the manufacturer's representative
  • Leads the coordination of FF&E selection and specification
  • Provides design and technical detailing guidance to other staff members
  • Leads construction administration activities
  • Assists the Project Manager in the development of project schedules and work plans
  • Prefer a Master’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Master of Architecture degree
  • NCIDQ certified or Registered Architect
  • WELL certified



Technical / Software skills:

  • Advanced skills with: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape
  • Designer Pages for furniture specifications
  • Proficiency with Deltek Vision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite









Job #1923: Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior Designer

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelors or Master’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Master of Architecture degree


Requirements:

  • Five (5) years of experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Creates and participates in client-facing presentations
  • Provides timely and effective coordination in the delivery of designs, plans and specifications to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied
  • Develops interior design concepts primarily for small/medium sized projects
  • Incorporates other disciplines e.g. MEP, construction methods, budget, etc. in the design process
  • Evaluates and selects materials; consults with the manufacturer's representative
  • Leads the coordination of FF&E selection and specification
  • Provides design and technical detailing guidance to other staff members
  • Leads construction administration activities
  • Assists the Project Manager in the development of project schedules and work plans
  • Prefer a Master’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Master of Architecture degree
  • NCIDQ certified or Registered Architect
  • WELL certified



Technical / Software skills:

  • Advanced skills with: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape
  • Designer Pages for furniture specifications
  • Proficiency with Deltek Vision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite









Job #1922: Sr. Interior Designer

Job Title: Sr. Interior Designer

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required:  Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program


Requirements:

  • Eight (8) years of experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Leads development of interior design concepts for multiple projects of varying complexity and typology, concurrently and successfully
  • Listens to, analyzes, and develops a thorough understanding of client criteria and synthesizes them into interior design solutions
  • Prepares, reviews and conducts client-facing presentations
  • Generates schedule for time budgeted to complete project tasks
  • Makes independent decisions on design problems and methods from a sound knowledge base
  • Applies sound and diversified knowledge of design principles and practices
  • Reviews designs/drawings/documents to ensure adherence to industry codes and regulations and firm standards
  • Generates project documents including plans, sections, details, etc. in coordination of a complete construction document package
  • Responsible for the conceptual direction of FF&E and selects key pieces
  • Provides design and technical detailing guidance to other staff members
  • Directs the work of project team members on projects
  • Provides performance feedback to team members and to their performance managers
  • Manages the performance and professional development of performance advisees, as assigned
  • NCIDQ certification or Registered Architect
  • Sustainable Building Materials certified
  • LEED GA
  • WELL certified


Technical / Software skills:

  • Advanced skills with: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape
  • Designer Pages for furniture specifications
  • Proficiency with Deltek Vision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite









Job #1921: Interior Project Architect

Job Title: Interior Project Architect

Position Location: Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Temp / Temp to hire

Degree Required:  Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program or a Bachelor of Architecture


Requirements:

  • 3 years minimum experience as an interior designer/architect in a client services firm
  • Strong experience with construction documentation; design and technical detailing in all phases Programming, SD-CD’s and CA
  • Collaboration and coordination with engineers, various consultants and vendors
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Executives, architects, contractors, and engineers
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience creating construction drawings for large scale commercial interiors projects
  • Demonstrated experience and skills creating plans, RCPS, elevations, details and dimensioning in Revit to align with design intent
  • Strong detailing skills for interior construction and millwork elements with elevated design aesthetic
  • Ability to successfully work as part of a team on multiple projects simultaneously



Technical / Software skills:

  • Advanced technical skills with: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup
  • Proficiency with: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign
  • Enscape Designer Pages for furniture specifications, Deltek Vantagepoint and Newforma