Architectural Assistant Designer

NEW ENGLAND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium paid for medical coverage

HSA company contribution

Simple IRA

Dental & Vision coverage available

Paid Time Off

Annual profit sharing

Job summary

NEW ENGLAND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION is seeking a full-time Architectural Assistant Designer based in Lexington, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will assist in design and development projects, contribute to multiple design phases, and work collaboratively with the design team.

Applicants should have a degree in architecture or construction management, proficiency in various design software, and a passion for remodeling. This role includes excellent benefits such as 100% paid medical premiums and annual profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience in Residential Design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp.
• Must be comfortable working collaboratively with design and construction professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing projects from start to finish.
• Document existing conditions to complete construction-level drawings.
• Prepare vision boards and assist Lead Designers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Gather It

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Architecture or Construction Management

Accredited Architectural Degree preferred

Job description

Architectural Assistant Designer

Job Type: Full-Time | Please note: This is not a remote position.

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually

Role Overview

The Architectural Assistant Designer will help with the design and development of projects from start-to-finish. This will include:

• Documentation from existing conditions through to completion of construction-level drawings.
• Preparation of vision boards.
• Assisting Lead Designers on the selection of fixtures and finishes.
• Working collaboratively with Designers and production teams to assemble estimated construction costs in the Schematic Design Development and Construction Documentation phases.

Candidate must be able to switch between several tasks, as the position requires assistance on multiple projects that are in different phases of design.

Successful applicants must be enthusiastic and passionate about remodeling and must be client oriented. Other requirements include, but are not limited to:

Required Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of working experience in Residential Design (2–3 years is preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Must be experienced/proven proficient in the following:
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp
  • Gather It, Adobe InDesign / Acrobat
  • Microsoft Office (Excel / Word / Outlook)

Other Requirements

• Comfortable taking directions from others.
• Comfortable working on several projects varying in size and complexity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other design and construction professionals.
• Willingness to learn our Design-Build process.
• Must be proficient in the English language (speaking, writing, and reading).
• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle.

Great-to-Haves (Pluses)

• A background in the carpentry/building trade is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Passive House and/or other building science standards is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning practices and workflow is a plus.

Education

• Degree in Architecture or Construction Management.
• Accredited Architectural Degree preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical: 100% premium paid for employees and family
• Financial: HSA company contribution & Simple IRA
• Health: Dental & Vision coverage available
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO increases based on years of service) + 9 paid company holidays
• Bonuses: Annual profit sharing based on company results