Architectural Designer I

This position is a design team member for the St. Louis, MO design studio. While this position is for a person at the early stages of their career, they are expected to be a collaborative and vital member of the design team. They should be creative, inquisitive, eager to learn and grow their design skills. They will be responsible for supporting the senior design team on larger projects, with opportunities to manage their own smaller projects. Persistence for solving problems, listening to feedback from all team members, and having an ability to pivot quickly from task to task are essential for success. The position offers candidates the opportunity to gain the NCARB AXP experience required to pursue architectural licensure.

GENERAL SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with rendering programs such as Enscape, Lumion, etc.

Well organized and able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Strong presentation and communication skills with a solid conceptual design aptitude

Ability to manage several projects at once at different stages of development

Ability to solve problems quickly, take and act on feedback, and collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, and clients

Ability to empathize and see design problems from other peoples point of view

Able to solve problems while balancing details with the bigger picture

Understanding and knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations

Understanding and knowledge of building systems and site requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in project programming, client Discovery Sessions, and site analysis

Participate in Concept and Schematic Design, while coordinating with internal interior and environmental design disciplines

Prepare design packages for budget estimating

Prepare and participate in client design presentations

Prepare Design Development packages for turn-over to the production department

Generate and manage development of construction documents and specifications, under supervision of a Project Architect, when working in the production department for NCARB AXP experience

Assist Project Architect in construction management with RFIs, ASIs and Addendums when working in the production department for NCARB AXP experience

Coordinate with MEP and civil consultants

Act as day-to-day client and consultant contact, commensurate with experience

Take part in site surveys, code research, zoning research and due diligence reports

Mentor interns

Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

EXPECTATIONS

Some travel required

Progress towards Architectural registration preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

Bachelors in Architecture / Design required, Professional Degree (Bachelors or Masters) preferred

0-3 years of experience in commercial architectural design

Retail and Financial experience preferred

Revit experience is REQUIRED