Designer – Architectural Acoustics

The Zippertubing Company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flex Spend

401K matching

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Zippertubing Company, TECHLITE division in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a creative Designer Architectural Acoustics for built spaces who blends design, visual communication, and technical problem solving with customer collaboration. This full-time onsite role supports design concepts for commercial interiors.

Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, experience presenting to clients, and proficiency with SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture or related field.
• 5+ years in interior, architectural or product design with acoustics focus.
• Strong portfolio of commercial or architectural projects.
• Experience presenting concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Architectural acoustics design and development of custom panel solutions for commercial interiors.
• Create concepts, layouts, finishes, and presentation materials.
• Develop renderings and visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Recommend materials, colors, textures, and finishes for performance and aesthetics.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, contractors, and customers throughout the design process.

Skills

Architectural Acoustics

Interior Design

Product Design

Visual Communication

Customer Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Designer Architectural Acoustics Tempe AZ Full Time Onsite Day Shift MonThurs 600am330pm Fri 600am 1000am Also known as Interior Designer Architectural Designer Design Consultant Product Designer Acoustical Design Consultant Architectural Product Designer

TECHLITE a division of The Zippertubing Company is a specialized US manufacturer of architectural acoustic panels and engineered insulation systems For more than 50 years weve partnered with architects designers contractors and manufacturers to solve complex acoustic challenges with customized high performance solutions As part of The Zippertubing Company TECHLITE combines the stability of an established manufacturer with the agility of a small collaborative organization where every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact Were looking for a creative customer focused Designer Architectural Acoustics for built spaces who enjoys blending design visual communication technical problem solving and customer collaboration This role is ideal for someone with experience in an architectural or interior design firm who wants to see their ideas become real products used in built spaces

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Acoustics Design & Development Design custom architectural acoustic panel solutions for commercial interiors
• Create product concepts layouts finish combinations and presentation materials
• Develop renderings product mockups and visualizations to communicate design intent
• Recommend materials colors textures and finishes that support both design goals and acoustic performance
• Curate finish assortments material palettes and sample programs that simplify product selection for architects and interior designers

Customer Design Consultation

• Partners with architects interior designers contractors and customers throughout the design process
• Help customers select products and finishes that meet both aesthetic and acoustic objectives
• Interpret architectural drawings finish schedules and specifications
• Present design concepts renderings and product recommendations
• Provide design guidance and product consultation during project development

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Management Sales Engineering Customer Support and Manufacturing Assisting with customer presentations and specification support
• Collaborate with Marketing on product launches website catalogs photography and trade show materials Assist in developing booth concepts product displays presentation materials graphics and customer engagement experiences at industry events including NeoCon and other interior design and building product trade shows
• Support development of new architectural product offerings Product Innovation Research emerging design trends finishes materials and workplace environments Monitor architectural and interior design trends influencing acoustic products Recommend new product concepts finished collections and material offerings based on customer feedback market opportunities and design trends Participate in prototype reviews and product testing

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design Industrial Design Architecture Product Design or related discipline
• 5 years of experience in Interior Design Architectural Design Commercial Design Product Design Architectural Products or 4 years of equivalent professional experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial or architectural projects
• Experience presenting design concepts to customers
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Photoshop InDesign
• Experience with SketchUp Revit AutoCAD CET Rhino SolidWorks or similar design software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience working at an architecture or interior design firm
• Experience with architectural products acoustic products commercial furniture wall systems ceiling systems specialty building materials or interior finishes
• Understanding of NRC STC Architectural specifications LEED andor WELL Building Standard Knowledge of commercial construction processes
• Experience working with product manufacturers
• Experience developing sample programs finish assortments material libraries or specification tools
• Experience with Material Bank or similar specification and material sampling platforms

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation
• 48 hours of sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spend
• Allegiance401K wmatch
• Life AD&D insurance Schedule Full Time in office position Tempe AZ near Priest and UniversityMonday to Thursday 600am 330pm and Friday 600a 1000aOff on Saturdays & Sundays most of the timeCompensation DOE

Zippertubing uses E VerifyCriminal background check RequiredEnglish RequiredUS work authorization is a must

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Job Type Full Time

Our Mission

Our Mission To empower innovation through materials science and collaboration While performing the duties of this job the Product Manager Architectural Acoustics will perform most of the work in a multi occupied office environment with face to face customer interactions and some work is performed on the production floor near vibrating loud equipment This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines At times the employee may be exposed to airborne particulates moving mechanical parts and vibrations on the production floor The noise level can be loud at times This role is partially sedentary; however some filing is required This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a step ladder as necessary during their shift The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The position involves sitting talking hearing climbing stairs using the elevator and walking throughout the 8 10 hour shift Hand eye coordination is necessary to operate tools drafting instruments computers printers and various equipment This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job This individual will also be responsible for all other duties assigned by the department manager or executive management Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice This classification for this role is exempt

Zippertubing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

Zippertubing is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment

All employment decisions at Zippertubing are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color