Nick Dean Architect, PLLC is a multi-disciplinary practice in Dallas, TX focused on the significance of people in the built environment. The firm provides unique site appropriate projects in both commercial and residential contexts. Through a careful approach of synthesizing the client's objectives, schedule and budget this practice delivers the form and feeling each project requires from the initial concept to the final built form. The construction process is treated as an art, designed to enrich a multi-sensory and memorable experience in buildings and places. Sociological and psychological research for nearly 50 years have held human tactile discrimination (our sense of touch) in buildings and places to be the most influential sensory aspect of human memory. This is the basis for relating the places where people live to their memories and self-perception.

Nick Dean Architect, PLLC is seeking a full-time architectural intern who has completed an accredited Masters program in architecture and has at least 2-3 years of experience in the field of architecture.

Job Description

The candidate will be embedded in a project team performing essential project tasks across all phases with moderate supervision on a wide range of building types including commercial, retail, religious, residential, industrial, mixed-use, and/or office. The candidate should be proficient in the majority of the items below as some skill sets are preferential and not required. The candidate should be prepared to discuss their proficiency level of the following skills during the hiring process.

Application must include resume, portfolio, and cover letter.

Professional Proficiencies:

• Exhibit time management skills related to preplanning daily workload and setting expectations for work completion
• Ability to meet deadline expectations
• Ability to multi-task/work on multiple projects concurrently on a weekly basis
• Ability to communicate verbally, through writing, and graphically
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, i.e. active listening
• Ability to work in multiple types of team environments
• Exhibit focus and a strong learning aptitude
• Exhibit strong self-initiative in daily tasks and long-term goals
• Ability to independently problem-solve in both creative and technical exercises
• Exhibit a commitment to client service
• Pursuing licensure testing
• Have a multidisciplinary background (architecture and a related field such as interior design/art/construction)

Required Proficiencies:

Work within all phases of the project from Schematic Design to Construction Administration

• Assist the architect in developing, modifying, and/or reviewing drawings, ensuring the incorporation of design intent
• Perform independent site visits and perform calculated field measurements and basic surveys for existing architectural elements
• Collaborate with the project team in all aspects of the project
• Assist the architect in client meetings and take proficient meeting minutes
• Lead and direct specific aspects of the project including consultant coordination
• Meet with other professionals on behalf of the architect (e.g., contractors, product suppliers, and city staff)
• Mentor and direct the work of other team members, including individuals with more or less experience with oneself
• Develop clear and organized SDs, DDs, and CDs
• Develop quick, goal-oriented conceptual site designs and section drawings that communicate a well-reasoned analysis of project data i.e., tectonic environmental response, user experience, context
• Integrate architectural building systems into designs, i.e. water distribution, drainage, heating and cooling, ventilation, lighting, and electrical
• Organize, develop, and publish planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients
• Prepare compelling 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings:
• Draft both freehand and CAD finished drawings
• Develop hand sketches into BIM (Building Information Modeling) construction drawings
• Prepare and modify elevations, sections, details, etc. with appropriate BIM content
• Build physical models and direct instruction to other model builders
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research.
• Organize and develop BIM material libraries
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
• Integrate sustainability goals into one’s design process, i.e. passive design strategies, thermal and air control, and active systems
• Integrate conceptual logic into floorplans, space layouts, and building materials; (ex: tectonics, environmental response, user experience, context )
• Draw and organize construction documents and structural system details (ex: wood, steel, concrete, etc.) including symbols, annotations, and dimensions in BIM software
• Assist the architect in construction administration document management

Technical Proficiencies:

• Freehand drawing
• Hand drafting
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Enscape
• Lumion
• 3D Modeling Software (please advise)
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• MS Word, i.e. creating professional documents
• MS Excel, i.e. creating data charts
• Delivering presentations and speaking to groups
• Spanish

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited architecture program required
• At least 2-3 years experience or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• Cover letter including: why you want to work at Nick Dean Architect, PLLC, an overview of your professional background and what makes you uniquely qualified for the job.
• Portfolio documenting academic and/or professional design work. Must include notes indicating your contributions for each project and your specific role.
• PHIUS credential required within 12 months of employment

Nick Dean Architect, PLLC is committed to providing our employees benefits including paid time off (PTO) and parental leave. Nick Dean Architect, PLLC is a drug-free workplace. Nick Dean Architect, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sketchup: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person