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Designer I - Architecture

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Job Description - Designer I - Architecture





Common and Baseline Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design. 

  • Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.

  • Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules. 

  • Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.

  • Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.

  • Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.

  • Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.

  • Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.

  • Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way. 

  • Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. 

  • Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large. 

  • Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities. 

  • Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.  

  • Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.

  • Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

  • Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.




 




High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications



Proficiencies

  • BIM 

  • Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)

  • Basic knowledge in programming, planned, and site analysis

  • Preliminary design studies

  • Contract documents

  • Field observations and measurements

  • Life safety requirements 

  • Furniture and interior product specifications

  • Construction contract administration







Software

  • Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software  

  • Basic to Intermediate Revit  

  • Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper  

  • Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite  

  • Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay  

  • Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop  

  • Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Stud







Licensure/Certifications/Education

  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire

  • Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

  • Preparing for NCIDQ

  • Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required






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