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