Job Title: Designer (Multiple Positions Available)
Required: Bachelor's in Architecture and 24 months experience in architectural design of large-scale commercial building projects. In lieu of primary requirements employer will accept a Master's degree in Architecture. Special Requirements: Must have demonstrated proficient knowledge of the following architectural technologies and design software: AutoCAD, Revit, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suites. Employer will accept demonstrated proficient knowledge gained from employment experience and/or academic coursework. An architects' license is not required. All work performed by the architectural Designer will be supervised by a licensed architect.
Duties: Duties as Designer involve the following:
Architectural Project Design (70% of the time)
- Planning and designing of overall site and building structures and massing, including large-scale commercial buildings, residential, office, and mixed-use development projects;
- Preparation of scaled drawings in architectural designs of large-scale projects, using computer-aided design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Sketch-up, Rhinoceros and other tools, that results in a full set of drawings for Concept Design phase, Schematic Design phase, and Design Development phase of work, such as detailed plan layouts, leasing plans, exterior /interior elevations, building sections, wall sections, and typical and custom details for all parts of the building;
- Provide three-dimensional (3D) visualization for architectural exterior massing and interior projects using: Revit, Adobe Design Suite, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, V-ray, SketchUp to create and develop design models and produce graphics and virtual reality simulations;
- Compile topographic survey drawings to create a comprehensive site plan for context analysis, 3D modeling, or report graphics;
- Model, render, and montage images into project site photos with people and context;
- Obtain and assemble data and program requirements to complete architectural design schemes, including job site visits to compile measurements as necessary;
- Coordinate architectural documents with structural, mechanical, electrical, and lighting designs to create integrated building plans using computer-assisted drafting and modeling software;
- Collect and organize information regarding product specifications, materials, finishes and color specifications.
- Integrate specialty elements with engineering designs into unified architectural designs and layout for residential, commercial, and mixed-use building types, using computer-assisted drafting equipment and software;
Project Administration and Client Advisement (20% of the time)
- Meet and confer with intra-office professionals to determine objectives and requirements for building design options;
- Prepare 2D and 3D presentations for clients and intra-office team members to review or discuss architectural drawings;
Other (10% of the time)
- Perform ad hoc research projects assigned by management and address other company concerns, including but not limited to improving office standards, and researching architectural styles and trends; new materials and building solutions;
- Remain abreast with State and local building codes, disability access and fire regulations, zoning laws, and city ordinances applicable to the projects being worked on.
Contact: The Jerde Partnership, Inc. 601 W. 5th Street, Suite 500, Los Angele, CA 90071. To apply interested parties contact The Jerde Partnership, Inc. - Attn: Lori Kilmartin, Head of Personnel - lori.kilmartin@jerde.com
