| Location | Carmel, IN |
Join Kittle Property Group’s professional, collaborative, innovative, community-focused, and value-driven tone and become a Design Associate with our Design Team!
About Us
Kittle Property Group is a national leader in developing, constructing, and managing affordable and market-rate multi-family communities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we bring more than 75 years of experience and a track record of developing over 20,000 apartment homes with more than $2.5 billion invested nationwide. We were ranked the #2 top affordable housing developer in the United States for multi-family construction starts by Affordable Housing Finance magazine, and we’re committed to building communities that create long-term value for residents, partners, and the neighborhoods we serve.
Position Overview
As a Design Associate on our Design team, you’ll support the full lifecycle of multi-family development work, from pre-design and tax credit application drawings through construction documentation and construction administration. You’re a developing design professional who can apply independent judgment using standard architectural techniques, procedures, and criteria, while receiving technical guidance on complex issues and supervisory approval on project plans. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and third-party partners, including structural, MEP, and civil consultants. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Design
Provide preliminary design drawings for assigned state and federally funded tax credit applications
Apply fundamental urban planning, landscape, and civil engineering practices to depict community size, unit quantities, and amenities accurately
Prepare scale drawings of site plans, building layouts, and elevations
Partner with Estimating to ensure designs align with the construction budget
Collaborate with internal clients and departments to define functional and spatial requirements
Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters
Coordinate documentation of existing structures for renovation projects
Construction Documentation
Translate schematic drawings into complete construction documents
Attend project-related meetings and coordinate next steps with internal stakeholders
Verify interdepartmental requirements and commitments to agencies
Coordinate with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering, and other consultants during design and construction phases
Read and write specifications with accuracy and clarity
Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters
Construction Administration
Assist the Architect with reviewing shop drawings and submittals
Attend supervised jobsite visits and support field coordination needs
General
Support internal department schedules and project demands for assigned work
Travel up to 10% or less
Take on other duties as assigned to support team goals and project success
Qualifications
Pursuing an architectural degree
Experience designing multi-family, hotel, assisted living, or other multi-story habitable units preferred
Knowledge of general construction practices
Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Technical Skills
AutoCAD required
Revit required
Proficiency with MS Office tools
Excellent design and drafting skills using computer-aided design tools
Communication and Reasoning Skills
Ability to read, write, interpret, and analyze complex documents
Ability to respond to time-sensitive design and construction inquiries
Ability to communicate persuasively using clear, innovative approaches
Comfort applying fundamentals of geometry and working with ratios, percentages, and proportions
Ability to apply logic and scientific thinking to practical and technical challenges
Benefits
Kittle Property Group offers a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful work that supports communities.
Join Us
If you’re looking to grow your architectural skills in a mission-driven, community-focused organization that values excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership, you’ll fit right in at Kittle Property Group. Apply today to help shape multi-family communities that make a lasting impact.