What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - Luxury Retail position at gensler?
Your Role
We are looking for an Architect to join the Atlanta Office. The Architect will be the team member primarily responsible for the documentation of the project, and coordination with the Project Manager on luxury retail projects. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.
What You Will Do
- Provides solutions to design problems and generates design plans
- Prepare and ensure accuracy of constructions documents in alignment with retail guidelines
- Participate in the construction administration of project assignments, including quality control
- Working with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Reviews pricing, materials and customization for projects
- Provides design support for completion/execution of design concepts
- Ability to work fast and complete task efficiently and effectively.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school required
- 4-8 years of progressive experience
- Experience in luxury retail projects
- Knowledge of Construction Drawings, Codes, permitting, and construction administration
- Revit experience required
- Computer skills should include AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp.
- Collaborative and team-conscious
- Self-starting, responsible, and highly motivated individual
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.
- Please include work samples along with your resume and cover letter.
- Licensed / Registered Architect (If you are in the process of taking exams, feel free to contact Stacie_Smith@gensler.com to discuss a similar role.)
Please provide a portfolio of your work samples, and review the Your Qualifications section to ensure your background is aligned for this role.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life.
Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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