We are seeking a dedicated, passionate team member with strong individual design and problem solving skills for immediate opportunities as an Architectural Designer. This position requires the candidates to support project team leaders and produce presentations suitable for the Perkins Eastman team and client.
Job responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Project Manager responsible for the individual project, the Junior Architectural Designer will be responsible for assisting in Master Planning, Site Planning and Building Design exercises utilizing, 3D Modeling, and Digital Presentation Packaging.
- Prepare program and schematic proposal, project layouts and develop designs in 3D using Revit or other 3D modeling software for client review / approval.
- Perform design computations, specifications, compiles data, and elementary architectural assignments.
- Assist with preparation of construction drawings and construction detailing for contractors.
- Review building codes to assure that design complies with the minimum legal standards.
- Assist in the constructions administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and creating a master log of the project submittals.
- Prepare finish material sample boards, physical models and graphic presentations for client approval.
- Assists the design team on projects from the Pre-Schematic Phase through Construction Documents.
Key skills:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant architecture experience.
- Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to their team.
- Strong communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
- Experience with site planning and zoning analysis.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Rhino and other related design software is a plus.
If you would like to join a dynamic, energized, innovative and collaborative environment, where your ideas will be heard and your skills challenged, send your cover letter, resume and salary history as one file (Adobe PDF preferred but Word is acceptable) to email with "Washington - Architectural Designer I - Your Name" in the subject line. Please provide the website source. No phone calls please. Perkins Eastman DPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the Federal E-Verify program.
- Minimum experience: 15 years.
- Related degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Experience with large scale resort projects.
- Experience with US and Overseas buildings.
- Strong understanding of drawings and specs integration.
- Understanding of fast-track multiple-phased document releases.
- Understanding of interior architectural design.
- Comfort working with designers and mentoring junior staff.
- Experience with current drawing software Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong ability to coordinate and integrate multidiscipline consultants.
- Working knowledge of model building codes.
- Professional license preferred.
Only candidates that match the above criteria will be contacted.
Please send your resume and work samples to email.