Designer

The Designer will be a part of the boundary pushing Blue Heron Vision team by developing and championing design concepts for highly technical residential projects. They will collaborate in fast-paced studio-styled project teams consisting of Interior Designers and Project Design Managers during all phases, primarily from programming through schematic design, consisting of floor planning, 3D digital massing, interior architecture, and conceptual site design. The position requires an elevated level of commitment to teamwork, a high-interest in architectural design, proven design capabilities, a commitment to collaboration, the desire to learn, and a willingness to push-boundaries. The Designer will use their experience to demonstrate a strong understanding and execution of the Blue Heron design philosophy.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the project design vision developed by the project team
• Fully accountable for:
• the delivery of high-quality schematic design deliverables, on budget and on schedule
• providing complete and cohesive design intent
• preparation of SD client signoff documentation
• Ability to interact professionally with internal clients throughout design process 
• Align project design with BH philosophies and brand
• Create and manage 3D models, drawings, and other design documentation.
• Assist in preparation and conducting design presentations for clients and other audiences
• Provide design related construction feedback during project QAQC walks
• Review of 50% DD and 50% CD sets. 

Essential Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (related fields may be considered), and minimum 2-year relevant experience within a professional design firm
• An additional three years of relevant design experience in-lieu of educational requirements may be considered
• Submission of portfolio exemplifying innovative solutions and boundary pushing design required

Skills:

• Trimble Sketch-Up - advanced proficiency
• Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD – basic proficiency. Higher levels preferred
• Adobe InDesign & Photoshop - basic proficiency
• Microsoft Suite – basic proficiency
• Additional preferred skills:
• Familiarity with International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC)
• Familiarity with construction methods & detailing
• Hand Sketching
• Adobe Illustrator
• Enscape
• Google Earth KMZ
• Bluebeam Revu
• Familiarity with Virtual Reality hardware & software