Description

Job ID

AF9513

Position Classification

FT Administrator 

Position Summary

The Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit design center located in the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture. DCDC exists to bring high-quality and community-engaged design to all neighborhoods in Detroit. We do this by engaging, educating and promoting equity in design processes and outcomes. DCDC is seeking qualified candidates with a background in architecture and/or urban design or city planning. The Designer will be an integral part of the DCDC team and will work collaborative with DCDC project teams and community partners on architecture, urban design and landscape design projects.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with DCDC project teams and community partners on community engagement, design development and project deliverables.
• Manage select assigned projects after 9 to 12 months and with support from senior DCDC staff.
• General office administration.
• Mentoring School of Architecture and Community Development (SACD) students both working in the DCDC office and through other opportunities (including sitting on studio critiques, guest speaking in SACD courses, etc.)
• Professional development (including attending conferences, taking workshops/trainings, etc.) and receiving mentoring from other DCDC staff.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Professional degree in architecture and/or urban design or city planning.
Zero to two years of professional experience working in the architecture and/or urban design or city planning field. 

Preferred Qualifications

Professional degree in architecture and/or urban design or city planning.
Zero to two years of professional experience working in the architecture and/or urban design or city planning field. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in the following software: Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp.
• Knowledge of other 3-D modeling and rendering software a plus.
• Strong design and graphic design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). 

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. (For DCDC this includes site visits and field measurements of existing lots and buildings, site visits for landscapes and buildings while under construction, organizing and attending outdoor community events, etc.) 

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Licenses/Certifications

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Some evenings and weekends as required.