Architectural Designer Community Design Assistance Center
Architectural Designer Community Design Assistance Center
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$ 60000 - 65000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) an outreach center within the College of Architecture Arts and Design (AAD) is seeking a talented and motivated Architectural Designer for a restricted nontenure track Administrative and Professional (A/P) faculty position. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Project Manager this role involves contributing to interdisciplinary teams composed of faculty staff and student employees to develop conceptual architectural designs that serve community needs.
The Architectural Designer will be instrumental in advancing communitycentered projects through design development visualization and engagement processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful impact in communities while gaining valuable handson experience in architectural design participatory processes and collaboration with stakeholders.
Job Summary:
The Architectural Designer will be responsible for developing conceptual architectural designs and site plans at various scales accompanied by renderings sections physical models and animated walkthroughs. Familiarity with site layout design and corresponding landscape layout knowledge. The role includes preparing for and participating in community meetings compiling project reports and mentoring student employees engaged in design work.
This position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and direct engagement with community stakeholders addressing realworld challenges in areas such as historic preservation planning and sustainable development.
Additionally this role will serve as the primary liaison for CDACs internal IT needs coordinating with AAD IT as necessary.
Other responsibilities may include supporting special initiatives assisting in project investigations helping with project team formation contributing to strategic planning efforts and engaging in advancement activities.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can also work independently manage multiple deadlines communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and demonstrate strong organizational and problemsolving skills. Willingness to travel regularlyincluding some evening weekend and overnight tripsis required.
About CDAC:
The Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) is an outreach arm of the College of Architecture Arts and Design at Virginia Tech. CDAC offers conceptuallevel design services in architecture landscape architecture and interior design to nonprofit organizations local governments and community groups.
Through participatory design processes and creative collaboration with student and staff designers CDAC helps communities transform their ideas into visual concepts. This process not only brings visions to life but also enhances community capacity and positions stakeholders to seek future funding and implementation support.
Required Qualifications
Master of Architecture degree with a minimum of 2 years professional experience or a Bachelor of Architecture 5year professional degree) with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the architectural design process.
Intermediate proficiency in Revit AutoCAD Rhino SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite and rendering tools such as Enscape and Lumion.
Experience developing physical models 3D renderings and animated design walkthroughs.
Reliable internet access to support occasional remote work responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with GIS software.
Familiarity with sustainable design principles and historic preservation practices.
Familiarity with site design
Experience facilitating or organizing community engagement meetings.
Familiarity with digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
Active interest in pursuing architecture licensure.
Materials Submission
For full consideration applicants should submit:
- A onepage cover letter
- Current resume or CV
- Digital portfolio of design work (maximum of 20 pages including title and end pages)
- Contact information for three professional references
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary range is $60000 $65000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 19 2025 review of applications will commence on this date and continue until position is filled
Additional Information
Interested candidates must have a valid US drivers license. The position will require driving physical demands such as walking and navigating uneven terrain and working with environmental hazards such as periodically working outside in the elements.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Julie Weaver at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
