Design Architect

Description:

Position responsibilities + expectations:

· Collaboration with design team on medium to large size projects and teams (25,000sf to 200,000sf).

· Developing design iterations and leading discussions during concept design to refine ideas.

· Interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments while executing client vision.

· Collaboration with design team during the project programming to understand client needs.

· Planning and developing architectural projects with high complexities.

· Exploration of subject area, definition of scope, innovation potentials for architectural concepts.

· Create architectural design, renderings and graphics utilizing the strength of the design department.

· Assist with material definition, outline specifications.

· Support role in project coordination and document development (all phases).

· Business Development, marketing, marketing graphics, interviews, and presentations.

· Mentor junior design team members and promote learning opportunities.

· Delegate work assignments for growth, matching responsibility to person.

· Work independently and connect with Department Manager for reviews and resources.

· Set right expectations and monitor activities and progress of project.

Position qualifications

· Licensed Architect with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field.

· Technical understanding of constructability and material selections that relate to design expression.

· LEED, WELL of LFA accreditation preferred.

· Able to sketch and draw by hand and create computer generated 3d graphics.

· Able to create dynamic graphic presentations and exhibit solid design and communication skills.

· Strong knowledge of REVIT, Rendering software and Photoshop/InDesign.

· Solid foundational knowledge of health and safety codes.