ROLE
A Studio Architectural Designer combines technical knowledge and creativity while working collaboratively with senior team members to produce functional and inspired spaces for PBD clients. A Studio Architectural Designer assists in the production of design documents, technical details, and specifications. A Studio Architectural Designer is instrumental in researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work; directly contributing to successful documentation on multiple projects with varying deadlines.
STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work collaboratively, as part of a team to ensure work is completed effectively
- Understand client goals, project budget / schedule and internal targets for each project
- Participate with team and design leaders in defining the “look & feel” for each project per the client’s goals while seeking creative and innovative solutions through appropriate research and documentation
- Research architectural products / materials
- Maintain architectural resource materials
- Routine check / verification on tasks
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Support execution of documents with design intent and technical quality
- Support team with generation of a project manual and specifications
- Support processing submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
- Assist in Field Survey / Site Verification efforts / documentation
- Assist in Visioning efforts / documentation
- Assist in Programming efforts / documentation
- Assist in Test Fit efforts / documentation
- Assist in Space Planning efforts / documentation
- Assist in Schematic Design efforts / documentation
- Assist in Finish selection / specification efforts / documentation
- Assist in Design Development efforts / documentation
- Assist in producing digital and physical design presentations
- Assist in Construction / Contract documents
- Assist in Technical detailing efforts / documentation
- Assist in Construction Administrative efforts / documentation
- Assist in Punch List efforts / documentation
- Assist in Project Close out efforts / documentation
- Build knowledge of PBD standards and processes
- Build knowledge of current, project local building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
- Actively participate in post-project review and assist in updating PBD standards and / or procedures, as determined
- Target 90%-95% min. billable
STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS
- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Registration encouraged, but not required
- AIA, NCARB, CID, LEED, WELL credentials preferred, but not required
- Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Enscape and Plan Grid
- Solid communication skills along with verbal and graphic skills
- Familiarity with technical aspects of an interiors project, with ability to work alongside teammates on project deliverables
- Build working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction and building structures
- Build working awareness of current, relevant industry trends
- Participate in pitches for new work, as required
- Professional appearance and demeanor when representing PBD
- Foresight to know when to ask for direction, clarification, or help
- Willingness to work extended business hours from time to time to accommodate deadlines
- Experience creating digital and physical presentations
- Experience working on a team and as a self-starter
- 5 to 8 years of relevant project experience
