Architectural Designer I (Classical Design)

VCBO Architecture; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

VCBO Architecture, based in Provo, Utah, seeks an Architectural Designer I focused on classical design to join our team. You will contribute to early design studies, develop documentation, and coordinate with project leaders across phases, enhancing your technical and design judgment.

Ideal candidates will have a foundation in architectural design and show interest in classical principles, proportion, and detailing, with ability to work under guidance while growing independence within our

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or a related field preferred.
• Previous professional or internship experience in architectural design is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in classical architecture and traditional design principles.
• Working familiarity with architectural design and production tools and processes.
• Ability to communicate design ideas through drawings, models, graphics, and conversation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work with direction while showing initiative and growing independence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural concepts, design studies, and design development with guidance from project leaders.
• Produce and refine drawings, models, presentations, and project documentation across multiple phases of work.
• Apply classical design principles and precedent to architectural composition, proportion, material expression, and detailing.
• Coordinate assigned project components with architects, designers, consultants, and other disciplines.
• Balance design intent with technical requirements, constructability, and project standards.
• Participate in project discussions and design reviews, incorporating feedback and taking increasing ownership of assigned work.

Skills

Design communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in architecture or related field

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Architectural Designer I (Classical Design)

Architectural Designer I (Classical Design)

Overview

VCBO is looking for an Architectural Designer I to join our Provo office, with a primary focus on projects influenced by classical design principles and traditional architectural character. We're looking for someone with a foundation in architectural design who's ready to build on that experience through greater involvement in design, documentation, and project coordination.

You'll work with experienced architects and designers from early design studies through project documentation. This role offers room to strengthen your technical abilities, develop your design judgment, and gain broader project experience, with a particular emphasis on classical architecture, proportion, precedent, and detailing.

About VCBO

At VCBO, architectural design extends from early concepts through construction. Our architects and designers work to translate design vision into functional, code compliant, and buildable solutions while considering user experience, sustainability, performance, and constructability.

This position is well suited to a designer who wants to keep developing through hands-on project work and guidance from experienced professionals. You'll have the chance to deepen both your design and technical skills while working closely with others throughout the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural concepts, design studies, and design development with guidance from project leaders.
• Produce and refine drawings, models, presentations, and project documentation across multiple phases of work.
• Apply classical design principles and precedent to architectural composition, proportion, material expression, and detailing.
• Coordinate assigned project components with architects, designers, consultants, and other disciplines.
• Balance design intent with technical requirements, constructability, and project standards.
• Participate in project discussions and design reviews, incorporating feedback and taking increasing ownership of assigned work.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or a related field preferred.
• Previous professional or internship experience in architectural design is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in classical architecture and traditional design principles.
• Working familiarity with architectural design and production tools and processes.
• Ability to communicate design ideas through drawings, models, graphics, and conversation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work with direction while showing initiative and growing independence.