Designer I
Bainbridge Island, WA - USA
Job Summary
We are looking for world-class talent to work on some of the worlds greenest projects!
McLennan Design is a highly collaborative and dynamic team of professionals focused on merging design building performance and research in pursuit of a healthier planet. Our work consists of architecture urban design and interiors sustainability consulting and industrial design projects domestic and abroad and focuses on deep green regenerative design projects that make a difference in the world. The ideal candidate should have passion commitment and enthusiasm for these broad concerns and be equally capable of exploring them.
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
- Provides assistance throughout the 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 design execution and living design.
- Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas concepts and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
- Provides design support under supervision for schematic design design development and construction documents.
- Performs product research and assists team with material selections.
- Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.
- Uses a creative approach toper form tasks and responsibilities on projectsin an organized timely and consistent way.
- Self-checkswork for accuracy omissions legibilityand compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and 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.
- Keepsopen 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.
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction administration
- Sketching
- 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
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
- 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
- Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process
- Bachelors degree in architecture or related discipline required
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidates qualifications including skill sets education experience and training licensure and certifications credentials if applicable and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees including performance considerations for merit increases job promotions and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement the annual pay salary range for this position if located in Washington state is between $63000 and $85000 commensurate with qualifications
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Architecture, interior design, planning, and landscape design for universities, healthcare facilities, businesses, cultural and civic institutions, sports and recreation, and more.