Position: Architectural Designer
Department: Design
Reports to: Director of Design & Construction Engineering
Post Date:
Pay Range: $95,000-$105,000
ADG is one of the world’s most respected water park and aquatic venue design, construction, and manufacturing firms in the industry offering a comprehensive range of products and services that continue to set the standard throughout our industry. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and high-quality work is reflected in everything we do, whether that’s manufacturing a single component for a wave system or building a complete 20-acre waterpark.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of some of the most dynamic and creative projects taking place in the industry today. While ADG’s headquarters is located in Upstate New York, our projects span the globe. And our client list features the best of the best, including Sea World, Six Flags, Wet n’ Wild, Dollywood, Marriott, Hyatt, Gaylord Resorts, Hollywood movie productions, and much, much, more.
ADG is a high energy work environment with fast paced deadlines. You are right for our team if you are a proactive problem solver with attention to detail, able to maneuver multiple projects at once and can easily handle multiple and often shifting priorities and get great satisfaction on a job well done!
About the Role:
The Architectural Designer will contribute to the design and documentation of a wide spectrum of aquatic and recreation-based environments—including water parks, surf venues, lazy rivers, wave pools, hotel/resort water amenities, recreational structures, and mixed-use aquatic attractions. Our goal is to bring architectural sensitivity to a traditionally engineered environment.
This role requires strong architectural and technical abilities, creativity, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into coordinated construction documents. The ideal candidate has experience with Revit and AutoCAD, and Lumion, and is developing grading and theming concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop architectural drawings, models, and visualizations.
- Assist in producing detailed construction documents, including architectural plans and coordination sheets.
- Support early-stage design through renderings, 3D perspectives, conceptual layouts, and master planning materials.
- Coordinate closely with outside architectural and engineering teams to integrate aquatic designs.
- Prepare or assist with submittals, code research, zoning requirements, and life-safety considerations.
- Produce presentation materials for clients, municipal reviewers, and internal leadership, as requested.
- Perform occasional travel to site locations for field verification, measurements, or construction support.
- Additional duties as needed in support of ADG’s aquatic and resort project portfolio.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and life-safety considerations.
- Ability to produce complete and well-coordinated construction document sets.
- Experience collaborating with engineers, planners, contractors, and field personnel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain design concepts.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- This is an on-site position at our headquarters in Cohoes, NY.
Our team members are hardworking, dedicated and highly respected within the industries that we serve. Our reputation has been built on delivering creative and innovative solutions with a “whatever it takes” approach to client satisfaction. The foundation of our success has been built upon the talents and integrity of our employees, and we value the contributions of every team member.
As you help build ADG's success, we are committed to helping you build a prosperous and successful future. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote the health and financial security for you and your family.
Every ADG employee is empowered to act in ways that make each day better, whether that’s lending a hand to a colleague or bringing forward a new client solution or process improvement.
Individually and collectively, our work achieves results that make a difference — for our clients, our client's customers, and ourselves.
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive health care insurance plan that covers medical, dental, prescription, and vision.
- Competitive 401(k) program with employer matching contributions
- Daily dress code of “business casual”
- A positive work environment
- And much, much more
If interested in applying for this position, please submit resume to: lauren.shafer@aquaticgroup.com
