Project Designer

Overview

National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking Project Architectural Designers to join their Anaheim, or Rancho Cucamonga office.

Los Angeles office to open tentatively in May 2024. Depending on the candidate, there could be an opportunity to work remotely before LA office opens)

With over 19 office across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college / university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.

S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community.

It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of "Best Places to Work." For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

Job Description

Award-winning studio is looking for a highly motivated and creative Architectural Designer who is ready to join our design team.

This individual will be responsible for producing high quality project design deliverables in construction documents. This individual will work on any / all phases of development including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration.

This individual will work directly with the Director / Principal / Associate Principal on tasks and deliverables work with them to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget constraints in accordance the company's quality and client service standards.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to :

• Generate new concepts and create fresh ideas on projects to meet client requirements.
• Participate in / lead design charettes with clients and staff.
• Create design concepts and continue the development through all design phases.
• Prepare concept design, schematic design and design development.
• Be an effective presenter of ideas and concepts both to clients and employees.
• Work collaboratively with the Design Leadership in establishing format, drawing assignments, deliverable and schedules.
• Function as a conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation.
• Possess knowledge of interior finishes and trends.
• Supervise and mentor teams of Architectural Designers assigned to project teams.
• Hold team and individuals accountable to deliver upon commitments.

Qualified candidates will have :

• A minimum of 5-10 years' design experience, K-12, Higher Education, or large-scale Commercial experience preferred. (Open to Junior / Intermediate Level Designers as well.)
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture required.
• LEED accredited strongly preferred.
• Superior proficiency in Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Lumion and AutoCAD required. Revit is a plus.
• Experience with energy modelling software or plug-ins is a plus.
• Hand sketching skills are a plus.
• Strong devotion to customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations, and vendors.
• Must be quality minded and self motivated.
• Thrive in a collaborative design team environment and with senior management.
• Have extremely strong inter-personal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within an award winning architectural firm.

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