Job Details
Who we are
Jon Greenberg Associates (JGA) is an international architecture and design studio based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1971, JGA delivers experiences in branded environments for some of the world s largest companies like Rolex, Hershey s and Paradies Lagardere. Our work ranges in large scale new and renovation construction projects to highly detailed small-scale retail, food and beverage, jewelry, aviation, big box retail, shopping, and civic markets. JGA is an affiliate of ChaseDesign known for its consultative work in retail, product, packaging, and experience design with many long standing client relationships like P&G, iRobot, and Energizer. JGA | Chase Design is backed by the global network of Interpublic Group (IPG) that creates human-centered marketing solutions with over 58,000 employees worldwide.
What the role is
Technical Designers work with the Technical Studio Director on a daily and per project basis. Tech Designers may be part of a design studio, but continue to work with the Tech Director for mentoring and growth in project architecture. TD s should leverage industry experience and technical insight to support projects from concept through implementation. They are strong communicators and work with teams to maintain scope and schedule. Much like JGA Designers, they are tasked with preparing or modifying designs for construction projects, including but not limited to, creating imagery, floor plan layouts, storefront designs and composition, fixture design, product placement, and everything in between.
- Technical Studio Director will work with and mentor all Tech Designers (drawing progress, participate in % completed work reviews and assist in project QA/QC checklists)
- Will work within and report to an assigned Studio Director. Various research and creative tasks may be required in addition to documentation
- Ability to execute a variety of tasks within multiple projects (such as design development drawings, construction documentation, etc.)
- Familiarity with developing a full set of technical drawings, both large and small scale build-outs (2,000 sf to 20,000 sf)
- Assist in documenting preliminary program, space layouts, code reviews and analysis. Review and coordinate consultant documents and construction administration.
- Coordinate work progress and perform completed work reviews with project QA/QC checklist
- Participate in client presentations and assist in presenting teams work
- Ability to visualize technical drawings with computer-aided software
What it requires
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture preferred, or Bachelor degree in Interior Design required
- 1-5 years of technical design experience
- Licensed Architect preferred or CIDR licensed Interior Designer
- Expert in AutoCAD
- Experience with Sketch-Up, Revit and Adobe Suite Software
- Experience in the design process, construction documentation, construction administration, and sustainable building design
- Understanding of project management process and skills
How we ll compensate you
- Competitive Salary
- Unlimited paid time-off
- Top 1% of 401K match plans
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan, superior to most
JGA, a member of the FutureBrand network, is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We will not ask about incarceration history at any point of the application process.
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