Intermediate Designer

Job Title: Designer II (Intermediate Designer)

Location: Los Angeles

Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt (salaried)

Purpose:

The Designer II (Intermediate Designer) will work closely with senior staff and principals on each project through all phases of a project, including construction administration. The Designer II (Intermediate Designer) assists in the development of the project design, production of presentation materials, and project documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and organize project design ideas and information using Revit, SketchUp, and other graphic software, or conventional drafting methods, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data, to produce designs, working drawings, schedules, details, and notes

·        Develop drawing and specification packages, and produce accurate documentation as needed in schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases

·        Coordinate with design team and consultants to produce plans, elevations, and details to ensure design intent and performance criteria are incorporated into documentation packages

·        Collaborate with project team to coordinate applications for submission to clients

• Coordinate with the Principal in Charge to develop, create, and implement project design concepts.
• Develop the project program and initial design concept; coordinate with other team members to further develop design concepts through the Schematic Design and Design Development project phases.

·        Direct own workload, time and task management with limited supervision

• Direct the work of junior team members
• Research and obtain relevant information concerning zoning codes, building codes, and/or environmental regulations
• Assist with other project-related duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, as-builts, code research, etc.)
• Explore and expand knowledge of functions, systems, technology, materials and fabrication techniques
• May require some travel.

Required Skills:

• Strong Revit skills.
• Strong 3D Modeling skills (Rhino, Grasshopper, etc.)
• Proficiency in rendering software (Enscape, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Proficiency with technical detailing and documentation
• Ability to discuss and communicate ideas with verbal and graphic clarity
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Fast learner who can adapt to a variety of project requirements
• Willing to travel to job site as needed

Required Qualifications:

·        5 years of experience within the design and construction industry.

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture  

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Professional license within the State of California

·        LEED certification

·        Previous Higher Education, Science & Technology, Healthcare, or Institutional project experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Frequent walking or standing,
• Frequent sitting for long periods of time
• Occasional use of arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
• Work is performed indoors a majority of the time