Architectural Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD in Savannah is seeking an architectural designer to work on education, office, student housing, dining, hospitality, and exhibition projects across multiple scales.

You will participate in all project phases—from conceptual design to construction documents—producing graphics, 3D renderings, and construction drawings, and collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, regulators, and fabricators to meet objectives.

A master’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of related professional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D software including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Work across conceptual design through construction administration on varied projects.
• Produce graphics, 3D renderings, and construction drawings; draft with CAD tools.
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators to meet objectives.
• Support immersive experiences for SCAD students in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this role, you will work in a challenging and fast-paced work environment characterized by tight schedules and complex projects of many types, including education, office, student housing, dining, hospitality, exhibition and event design, and many other project types supporting the diverse activities of SCAD, a world leader in art and design education.

As an architectural designer, you will participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, production, and construction administration. You will collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. You will produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings, and use CAD tools effectively to draft design drawings including 3D models.

The successful candidate is experienced in all phases of the design process, including conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment. The candidate should be proactive and comfortable working an open, collaborative environment that emphasizes immersive experiences for SCAD students.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related professional experience
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D software is essential, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications:

• Registered architect or NCIDQ Certified interior designer

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Registered Architect or NCIDQ
• Valid driver's license and passport

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. 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 listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.