Architectural Designer

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD University Design Group in Savannah, GA is seeking an architectural designer with 5–8 years of professional experience to contribute to award-winning projects across education, dining, student housing, and exhibitions.

You will draft designs with AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, develop construction documents, and collaborate with clients, consultants, and regulators while travel of 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to meet project objectives.
• Draft design drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp; produce graphics, specs, schedules and budgets.

Skills

Team collaboration

Proactive

Fast-paced environment

Education

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) or RA

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an architectural designer, you will work within the dynamic team environment of the SCAD University Design Group, characterized by award-winning projects across education, dining, student housing, exhibition and event design, and beyond. The ideal candidate has experience in all phases of the design process, including conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

In this role, you will collaborate with design team members, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. As you use AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp to draft design drawings and 3D models, you will also produce graphic presentations and provide construction specifications, schedules, budgets, and other details. In addition to a high level of technical skill and applicable experience, the candidate should be proactive, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a focus on creating life-changing experiences for SCAD students.

Minimum qualifications:

• Five to eight years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D software, including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred qualifications:

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) or Registered Architect (RA)

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Passport

Travel required:

10-20%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.