Job Description

Architect - Healthcare

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $65,000 - $145,000 / year

Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm offering full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. We’re proud to support clients across the country with creative, forward-thinking solutions. Now, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Architect to our growing Healthcare Business Unit
In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with industry leaders Tarah Raaum, AIA, and Jeremy Wiesen, AIA, while working alongside a talented internal team of designers, spec writers, visualization experts, and construction administrators. As an ISG Employee Owner, you’ll partner with a talented team of fellow owners to bring visionary healthcare environments to life. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact through creative problem-solving, meaningful design, and shared success.
A few recent ISG projects:

• Mayo Clinic Health System – Eastridge Clinic
• UnityPoint Health + Wellness’ Prairie Parkway Campus
• Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (OFC) Expansion

Essential Duties

• Collaborate closely with clients, design professionals, and stakeholders to deliver innovative healthcare environments—from hospitals to clinics and ancillary support services
• Lead projects through all phases, including master planning, programming, design development, documentation, funding support, and construction
• Clearly communicate project goals, design standards, and processes with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and excellence
• Mentor and inspire team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented studio culture

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Licensed Architect with active registration
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and promote ISG’s design solutions
• Exceptional communication skills—able to convey ideas empathetically, visually, and effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Strong knowledge of building codes, healthcare regulations, and safety standards
• Skilled at representing ISG and clients in public forums and stakeholder meetings
• Proficient in architectural design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and SketchUp
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare design, including detailed architectural drawings and documentation
• Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities and a passion for mentoring others
• Interest in evidence-based design and performance-based design solutions

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