Architectural Designer

COAR Design Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

COAR Design Group in San Diego, CA is seeking an Architectural Designer to contribute to community-focused projects. You will prepare drawings in Revit and assist with construction documents across design development and permit phases.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office; the role suits a fast-paced, collaborative studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required or preferred.
• Proficiency with BIM and design software is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings in Revit that adhere to office standards.
• Assist project team/manager in developing construction documents for permitting, bidding and construction.
• Participate in multiple concurrent projects from design development to construction documents.
• Develop and communicate design ideas and technical information for presentations and client meetings.
• Assist in design development using sketches, models, diagrams and massing studies.
• Utilize BIM technologies for three-dimensional models of buildings and components.
• Generate graphic content for proposals, material boards, and design presentations.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Design environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Architecture that enhances quality of life.

COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and every project we complete. Communities can be small or large but they are never singular. They tend to be layered, complex, and diverse. More importantly, they reflect the groups of individuals that are integrated into each and every project: The end users, stakeholders, patrons, partners, designers, builders, and residents. At COAR Design Group, we create spaces that bring people together and serve the community.

To expand our team working out of our San Diego, CA office we are actively seeking an Architectural Designer.

At COAR Design Group, we value every one of our team members and their unique skills and experiences that help to create our well rounded and collaborative culture. We are creators, facilitators, and problem-solvers. We focus on delivering solutions that positively impact communities and approach each challenge with enthusiasm, an open mind, and willingness to go above and beyond.

https://www.coargroup.com/

Responsibilities:

• Prepare drawings in Revit that adhere to office standards
• Assist project team/manager in developing construction documents for permitting, bidding and construction
• Participate in multiple concurrent projects from start to finish during design development and construction documents phases
• Develop and communicate design ideas and technical information related to the project including, but not limited to, design presentations, client meetings, detailing and hand sketching
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Provides support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project
• Generates graphic content for proposals, material boards, and design presentations

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to function comfortably, gain trust, confidence, and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals including consultants, contractors, vendors, and the COAR team
• Working experience/proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced design environment
• Well organized and efficient in completing tasks

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field is preferred.

This position is primarily based in an office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.