SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Design and plan the aesthetic and functional aspects of a building or structure, ensuring it meets the needs of the client while adhering to safety standards, regulations, and environmental considerations. This role combines creativity, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to create architectural solutions. Develop initial design concepts based on client needs, site conditions, and project goals. Plan the layout and organization of spaces, ensuring optimal functionality and flow. Use software tools to create detailed models and visualizations for the client. Work closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to refine design concepts and ensure project feasibility. Ensure the design complies with local building codes, zoning laws, and environmental standards.
REQUIRED DUTIES:
- Prepare detailed drawings within computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Trimble SketchUp Pro of aesthetic and functional features of buildings and structures;
- Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, material selection, and mathematics to complete drawings;
- Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs to ensure the designs fully comply with applicable safety standards, and environmental and other regulations;
- Work with the Principal Architects to coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans;
- Involved in all phases of architectural design development, including developing initial design concepts and planning the interior layout and organization of spaces, ensuring optimal functionality and flow;
- Create architectural solutions using creativity, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills;
- Work closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to refine design concepts and ensure project feasibility, taking into account client needs, site conditions, engineering considerations, and project goals;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple stakeholders;
- Use graphics or imaging software such as Adobe Creative Suite to create aesthetically pleasing detailed models and visualizations for the client.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master of Science in architecture, design or closely related field from an accredited college or university
in the United States), plus experience in architectural design.
Experience must include:
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in design projects.
- Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit to produce detailed architectural drawings.
- Demonstrated experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.