[Hiring] Architectural Designer @IA Interior Architects

Role Description

We are presently searching for an Architectural Designer / Job Captain for our Retail studio. The Job Captain, while working under general supervision of a Senior Job Captain and/or Architect or Project Manager, provides design support primarily in project administration, design development and contract documents.

• Creates contract documents (CDs)
• Reviews CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• For smaller projects, may oversee all CD production and review
• Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas
• Manages project through contract administration phase and includes project invoicing
• Coordinates engineering consultant’s work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents
• In unusual circumstances, may be required to assist with support for field surveys
• Manages contract administration budget for assigned projects
• Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs Senior Job Captain/Architect, PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
• May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers
• Oversees tasks and provides feedback on work product
• Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design

Qualifications

• Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
• Min 5+ years’ experience in Retail design projects

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards
• Intermediate documentation and field observational skills
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills
• Working knowledge of CDs and procedures
• Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Working knowledge of space requirements
• Working knowledge of contract administration
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
• Advanced Revit skills
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Affinity Program skills or equivalent
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise
• Work samples or a portfolio that includes technical drawings in Revit and construction drawings/documents are required with your application. Please ensure they are included.