Job Details
We are seeking a talented Project Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural design, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to balance functionality with creativity. This role requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional design solutions.
Primary Functions
- Collaborative design within project teams.
- Concept development that integrate functional and aesthetic requirements, considering client needs, budget, and program.
- Develop visual communication and present design ideas using a variety of media and physical materials.
- Employ BIM technologies to create detailed three-dimensional models.
- Design review participation in critiques and pin-ups to refine and improve design concepts.
- Prepare and present design proposals to clients and project teams.
- Create space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in alignment with building programs.
- Interpret code compliance and apply building codes and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant designs.
- Evaluate and select appropriate building systems and materials.
- Integrate sustainable design principles into building and site development.
- Site analysis of conditions, including geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, and economic factors.
- Pre-design participation with program development and other pre-design activities.
Knowledge + Skillset
- Construction systems knowledge
- Accuracy and Completeness
- Interpretation Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Sketching Ability
- Code Application
- Integrity and Accountability
- Collaboration
- Openness to Ideas
- Continuous Improvement
Education + Experience
- Accredited master s degree or 5-year bachelor s degree in support of licensure.
- Proficiency with modeling/drafting software (Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD) and design software (SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Architectural experience in educational facilities is highly desirable.
Compensation + Benefits
- Highly competitive salary ranges per role
- Additional pay for hours worked over 44 hours
- We pay 100% of the employee's medical premium cost
- 401k / Roth match up to 4.5%
- Paid professional development
- Paid Time Off / Holidays / Floating Holiday + Comp Time
- Christmas Day to New Year's Day Closed + Paid
- Firmwide retreats
Join our team and contribute to creating innovative and impactful design solutions. Apply today to be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your creativity and expertise will thrive.
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