Architectural Designer
Draftech is now hiring an Architectural Designer
Experience your dream job in home design with Residential Architecture! Seeking a Residential Architectural Designer needed to be part of an award-winning team.
Creativity and problem-solving skills are a must. Extensive knowledge of floor plan layouts, exterior elements, and roof design.
Self-motivated, hardworking, meets deadlines, and is dedicated to flourishing as a designer. You will work directly with clients (Homeowners and local builders) to design and manage their plans / homes.
Be part of a dynamic, creative team environment. Ideal for creative and design enthusiasts!
Benefits :
- Pay range for the full-time position : $65,000 / yr - $80,000 / yr (DOE-paid hourly)
- Medical Insurance - Health Saving Account
- Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off to relax with vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Support for professional growth and development
- A family-friendly atmosphere and flexibility to balance work and personal life while pursuing a fulfilling career
Responsibilities :
- Design and communication skills : verbal, written, and graphic
- Floor plan design, exterior elevation design
- Work closely with clients, contractors, and engineers
- use of CAD drafting software is required, along with SketchUp, Photoshop, and Lumion is a plus
- Develop design drawings : site plans, floor plans, elevations, and 3d modeling (position does not need to create C.D.’s)
- Must be skilled in updating drawings with 'redline feedback, creating site plans, addressing regulatory remarks
- Ability to retain conversations and timelines
- Able to reconcile different viewpoints and use creative thought processes, positive solution-minded.
- Ability to collaborate with the overall team to meet deadlines
- Work with and oversee the draftsman to verify your designs are correctly communicated
Experience :
- Must have a full understanding of CAD software and use it to create, change, and complete a floor plan based on client request.
- A full understanding of the exterior elements of a home including some roof design.
- Can conduct client meetings based on the entire design of the home.
- Knowledge of IRC code and building systems
- Minimum 4-8 years experience in residential design
- Minimum 2 or 4 year architectural / design degree, drafting degree, or interior design degree
Ethics / Performance :
- Team player
- Work well in a small business environment
- Work well as a team
- Professional
- Creative and positive
- Great communication skills
- Self-motivated
Draftech is an award-winning residential Design and drafting company that has been in business for 28 years in the Treasure Valley.
We provide high-end custom home design and builder model home support. We run a fun, fast-paced, energetic environment while remaining highly professional.
Submit resume, portfolio of work experience, and pay requirements.