Project Designer

American Institute of Architects Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliiance is a Minneapolis-based architecture and interior design firm seeking a seasoned Project Designer. You will collaborate with lead designers and project managers to develop graphic and written design solutions, create renderings and concept diagrams, and evaluate contextual factors for design decisions.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited architecture program with 10+ years of experience; licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduates of an accredited architecture program with 10+ years of experience.
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles, practice and design detailing.
• Architectural license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead designer and project team to develop design solutions for client approval.
• Create project visuals including renderings and concept diagrams during design phases.
• Research and evaluate project context including site, surroundings and urban planning.
• Evaluate projects against local, state, and federal regulations.
• Analyze and select building materials and systems.
• Communicate design-related topics to team and client.
• Assist or lead client presentations.
• Utilize Revit, SketchUp, Enscape proficiently; some AutoCAD knowledge; Adobe Creative Suite; Grasshopper and Rhino.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Grasshopper

Rhino

Job description

Project Designer

Posted Thursday, July 30

Organization

Alliiance

Location

Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation

Alliiance provides competitive compensation based on professional experience, discretionary profit-sharing/retirement benefits, fiscal year and calendar year bonuses, health and dental insurance, flexible benefits, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, mentorship, opportunities for professional development, and continuing education. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Alliiance is an Aa/eoe.

• Outside of Minnesota

Description

Alliiance is a 150-person team of planners, architects, and interior designers dedicated to "uniting people and place through design." As a full-service architecture and interior design business located in Minneapolis, MN, we provide professional services for our clients including feasibility studies, programming, master planning, architectural design, construction administration, and post occupancy evaluation. We solve real-world demands with design that is inspiring, responsive, and sustainable. Our clients range from major institutions and international corporations to regional community groups and local businesses. They rely on us to provide innovative solutions for academic, aviation, civic, environmental learning, lifestyle, and workplace environments.

We seek a creative and energetic design architect to join our multi-studio practice. Designers work in conjunction with lead designers to develop concepts that meet projects' aspirational and practical goals. We value collaborative individuals who are passionate about planning best practices and sustainability; who understand the importance of integrating systems and infrastructure in design; who are interested in the integration of materials, assemblies, and detailing; and who have an ability to bring innovative design ideas to a project through their broad knowledge and experience.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited architecture program with 10+ years of experience and diverse knowledge of architecture principles, practice, and design detailing. An architectural license is preferred.

Primary roles and responsibilities include:

• Working closely on a day-to-day basis with the lead designer, project manager, and other team members to develop graphic and written design solutions for client approval
• Creating project visuals including renderings and concept diagrams during the design phases
• Researching and evaluating project context including site, surrounding buildings, and urban planning
• Evaluating projects in the context of relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Analyzing and selecting building materials and systems
• Communicating design-related topics and decisions to the design team and the client
• Assisting, or leading, with presentations to the client and others
• Effectively utilizing software and graphic tools with required proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape; some knowledge of AutoCAD; competence in Adobe Creative Suite applications; and experience in Grasshopper and Rhino
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders through flexible work arrangements

Contact

Carol Nagele-Vitalis
[e-mail]