Architecture Designer II

Jobless; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Prescription

Wellness

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parent Leave

401(k) plan

Commuter Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Community Volunteer Events

Fresh fruit and yogurt provided every朝

Job summary

Ballinger seeks a Designer II to work with architects and engineers on healthcare, academic, and research facilities from concept through construction documentation. The role focuses on translating design concepts into drawings and specifications and producing 3D renderings.

You will interface with multiple disciplines, develop technical standards, and contribute to mentorship and knowledge sharing in a collaborative, design-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Architecture or equivalent; BS/BA or MArch considered.
• Entry level or up to five years of experience in the field.
• In the final stages of working toward Professional Licensure (RA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct design related research
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types through on-the-job experience
• Produce 3D renderings
• Pick up redlines in a documentation set
• Provide mentorship and actively share knowledge
• Create and maintain Firm technical standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Graphics/visualization

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Direction to team

Modeling software

Targeted expertise

Education

Architecture degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.

Ballinger is seeking a Designer II to collaborate with team members through the complete design and construction process. This position specializes in the design and planning of healthcare, academic and research facilities, working closely with architects and engineers to develop design concepts and translate them into detailed drawings and specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct design related research
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
• Produce 3D renderings
• Pick up redlines in a documentation set
• Provide mentorship and actively share knowledge
• Create and maintain Firm technical standards

Technical/Professional Skills

• Interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter, able to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
• Ability to define targeted expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Architecture or equivalent; BS or BA degree in Interiors or knowledge gained over years of work experience; or MArch
• Entry level or up to Five years of experience
• In the final stages of working toward your Professional Licensure (RA)

Ballinger's Approach

Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice. At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills, perspectives and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces ground-breaking outcomes.

What We Offer

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community.

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Wellness
• FSA/HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parent Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Community Volunteer Events
• fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location

This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters at 1650 Arch Street with three (3) days per week in office and a flexible, hybrid work schedule.

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.