What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer / Architect position at Archinect?
ABOUT SHED
SHED is an established Seattle architecture firm that takes design seriously. We value substance over style and work toward design solutions that are direct, innovative and project-specific. Having origins as a design-build firm, we are inspired and informed by evolving methods, materials and design concepts. We promote a collaborative culture that balances personal responsibility with mentorship and team support, and we provide an environment geared towards professional growth and development.
SHED primarily takes on these types of projects :
New high-performance houses (Passive House, Net-Zero)
Residential remodels
Adaptive re-use of historic commercial buildings
Highlights of working with SHED include :
Centrally located office with free, secured parking
Flexible work from home and hybrid work policy
Frequent cultural events including project tours, lectures and happy hours
Abundant opportunities to share knowledge with and access resources within the broader team
Very competitive pay and benefits package including medical coverage and 401k with matching
JOB DESCRIPTION
SHED is looking for a talented and motivated designer / architect who will work closely with principals and teams to design and manage projects from Pre-Design through Contract Administration. General responsibilities include :
Feasibility studies, research, and presentation packages
Developing and maintaining 3D models at all stages of design
Design and production drawings
Producing permit and construction drawings
Project Management (communication with clients and contractors)
As you become a more seasoned designer at SHED, your responsibilities will broaden to include detailing, spec writing, managing project and consultant budgets, and working on in-house initiatives with other staff to push forward innovation and expertise.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE :
A Portfolio that demonstrates strong design ability and dedication to process
A Bachelors and / or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited university
1 - 3 years post-grad experience in the field of architecture
An understanding of construction assemblies, material properties and construction methods
A desire to research when resolving technical issues, and to share knowledge and lessons learned
An interest in and knowledge of sustainable building practices.
Experience and facility with BIM; ArchiCad a plus
Experience and facility with presentation and rendering programs such as SketchUp, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
Effective communicator verbally, graphically and in writing, who can present design ideas clearly and with confidence
The SHED studio is an inclusive space where our designer's ongoing professional development is supported regardless of gender, background or beliefs. We strive to provide an engaging environment with open discourse on the important design issues of our time and with real-time knowledge-sharing to support our team from within. We also have free beer and mixed nuts.
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