Project Designer
Project Designer
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USD 95000 - 119500
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Job Description
Position: Project Designer
Reports To: Senior Project Designer
Classification: Exempt
Summary
Project Designer Works independently on all phases of architecture projects with a particular aptitude in design. Performs a variety of project assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of moderate to large size and complexity. Advances architectural concepts and design solutions in alignment with clients design intent and project concept vision.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible to develop conceptual design alternatives under limited guidance from the Senior Project Designer
- Foster design excellence in assigned projects including investigation evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best align with clients design goals and vision
- Evaluates and integrates collected research ideas data and concepts. Leads team in organization and development of conceptual framework for the project
- Perform analyses of existing conditions related to design planning occupancy studies and design layouts
- Review program and scope definition
- Provides direction to consultants regarding coordination and refinement of critical areas of design
- Initiates and coordinates meetings with client project team consultants and contractors to ensure collaboration and communication.
- Provide oversight and review planning of construction documents and design documents to ensure appropriate integration and representation of project design concepts goals and objectives
- Reviews project reports estimates calculations and specifications with specific focus on implications and representation for critical areas of design
- May perform construction administration duties such as site visits RFI responses submittal reviews and punch list reviews related to critical areas of design
- Review of finished plans and coordination of specifications related to critical areas of design. Selection and approval of exterior materials palette
- Organizes and facilitates design teams work ideation and charrette sessions
Competencies:
- Strong conceptual design and schematic design skills
- Strong analytical approach with excellent problem solving skills
- Possess quality graphic composition and layout skills
- Proficiency in Revit required. General understanding of AutoCAD helpful
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites required (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Proficiency in Sketchup and/or Rhino required. Rendering in Lumion Enscape and VRay is required
- Working knowledge of zoning and building codes specifications building /engineering systems and agency requirements (NPFA ADAAG FGI OBC IBC etc)
- Possess a balanced blend of design and technical skills
- Strong knowledge of the design process and development of contract documentation. Familiar with practices and methods of the construction administration process
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Completes assignments for scheduled deadlines while working within the project budget
- Proficient organizational and client presentation skills
- Committed to provide high quality client service
- Possess a collaborative and professional work ethic
Certification Requirements
- Architecture License preferred
Supervisory Requirements
- May provide supervision for project associates or interns
Work Environment
- This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office provides collaborative work areas and shared resources such as video conferencing printing/scanning and a caf for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures wind dust and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.
Physical Demands
- Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day 40 hours a week
- Ability to lift a set of construction documents
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
Position Type/Hours expected to work
- This is a fulltime position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week
Travel
- Possible occasional travel depending on project assignments
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture required (accredited university preferred)
- Master of Architecture preferred
- A minimum of six years experience in architectural design related practice or equivalent
Work Authorization
- Sponsorship may be considered
AAP/EEO Statement
NAC Inc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited selected and trained without regard to age sex race color religion disability national origin veteran status or any other legally protected status. All applicants are carefully screened and full consideration is given to their training education skills experiences growth potential and previous work record. This same non discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.
NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with Trinity to formulate reasonable accommodations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
