Architectural Designer l

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

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees are employed on an at will basis and may be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason at all.