GuildWorks is a creative design-build company based in Portland, OR, and with projects all over the country. We have a position currently open for a Lead Drafter.
MISSION STATEMENT: "To create unique and inspiring environments through innovative tension fabric structures. We strive to care for our people and our planet through supportive and beneficial practices."
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
We are looking for a self-motivated draftsman who can work alongside a number of specialists at our company. The draftsman will form part of a multidisciplinary design & engineering team. To be successful as a Lead Drafter, you should stay up-to-date with new drafting software and advancements, using Rhino and Grasshopper. An exceptional draftsman will demonstrate impeccable attention to detail.
GOALS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Design for a wide range of tensile structure installations including permanent and temporary installations that consist of fabrics and other membrane materials, structural supports, custom hardware, and cable assemblies.
- Able to provide a dynamic approach to design, integrating principles of architecture and structural engineering with a creative perspective towards problem-solving.
- Collaborate in concept development with others using a variety of methods, from hand-drawn sketches to computer renderings and other mediums for visualization and communication.
- Ensures project goals are achieved according to GuildWorks’ overall vision and strategy.
- Create CD documents, including drawing sets and specifications for design approval and submittal through predesign, schematic design, design development, and construction phases including estimation, project planning, and value engineering.
- Contribute to institutional learning and growth through sharing.
- Contributes to the execution of individual projects, as well as the maintenance and evolution of standards for creative practice, technical documentation, and construction administration at GuildWorks.
- Follow and maintain procedures for file creation, management, collaboration, organization, and archives.
- Contribute to institutional learning and growth through sharing.
- Contributes to the execution of individual projects, as well as the maintenance and evolution of standards for creative practice, technical documentation, and construction administration at GuildWorks.
- Follow and maintain procedures for file creation, management, collaboration, organization, and archives.
- Work directly with the Design Director to accommodate design changes and feedback throughout all phases of the project.
Other Key Contributions:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with clients
- Knowledge of architectural, engineering, and fabrication practices
- Knowledge of materials and methods of custom fabrication
- Must have strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Must follow company file management protocols.
- Must be active in the company project management process.
- Must be a hard-working & detail-oriented problem solver.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Principal, VP, Design Director, Design team, Project Management, Production, Fabrication, Installation
External: clients, engineers, subcontractors
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years experience working in Rhino, Grasshopper,
- 5-10 years experience working in a peer-review environment.
- Must have a great grasp on technical skills and visualizing in 3D.
- SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit experience is a plus.
COMPENSATION
Will include an hourly wage, participation in bonus opportunities as announced and other benefits as per Company policies
Check out our website for more information: www.guildworks.com
Please send your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Rhino and Grasshopper: 3 years (Preferred)
- Peer-reveiwed environment: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
