Designer, Architecture

Turner Fleischer; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent Salary Bands

Minimum 3 Weeks Vacation Paid

10 Personal Days Paid

RRSP Matching

8 Weeks Work From Abroad Per Year

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work

State-Of-The-Art Studio Gym

Job summary

A leading Canadian design studio is seeking a Designer to support project teams in creating visually compelling and functional designs. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or have around 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include creating design concepts, revising designs based on feedback, and conducting research. This role offers hybrid work with 2 days in the studio and competitive benefits including transparent salary bands, ample vacation, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or around 1 year of experience within an Architecture firm.
• Working knowledge of building codes and municipal by-laws.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid role with 2 days in the Studio.

Responsibilities

• Create design concepts and develop detailed plans with the design team.
• Revise and improve designs based on feedback.
• Acquire materials and conduct research to support projects.

Skills

Strong visual communication skills

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Turner Fleischer is one of Canada’s most progressive design studios with 250+ committed, creative and driven professionals. We excel at developing client-centric concepts that are based on their needs but grounded in 50 years of experience getting projects built. Our in-house design departments include Architecture, Interior Design and Experiential Graphic Design. In addition, we have a Digital Practice Department, who commits to the implementation of BIM, research + development, and the infusion of cutting-edge technology into our projects and practice.

Job Description

We are seeking a Designer with strong visual communication skills to support project teams in creating designs that are both visually compelling and functional. You bring creativity and problem-solving skills, enabling you to develop solutions to complex challenges. With mentorship from experienced Studio Members, you will contribute to schematic design, design development, and documentation, applying design principles to residential typologies.

Responsibilities

• Create design concepts and/or development of detailed plans in collaboration with the design team to meet project requirements and design intent.
• Gather and assess documentation provided by external stakeholders and integrate relevant information into design deliverables as directed.
• Acquire all necessary materials and conduct research as directed by Project Manager to support the project's progression and ensure well-informed design decisions.
• Develop current knowledge of updates and changes to building codes, by-laws, and regulations, ensuring that design decisions align with the latest standards and requirements.
• Revise and improve designs based on mark ups and feedback, with a focus on contributing to the project's success through continuous improvement and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma from an accredited institution in Architecture.
• Recent graduate or around 1 year of experience within an Architecture firm.
• Experiences in Revit, SketchUp or Rhino
• Experiences in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and municipal by-laws with experience in the municipal approval process.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid role, with 2 days in the Studio.

What We Offer

• Transparent Salary Bands.
• Minimum 3 Weeks Vacation Paid.
• 10 Personal Days Paid.
• RRSP Matching.
• 8 Weeks Work From Abroad Per Year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Association Dues Paid.
• Hybrid Work.
• State-Of-The-Art Studio Gym.

If you require an accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail]. Turner Fleischer is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.