Senior Technical Designer - Remote Retail Architecture

NORR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Senior Designer to translate design intent into construction documents, coordinating with design teams to meet context, budget, and aesthetic goals. You will apply detailing and material knowledge to develop efficient technical solutions across project phases.

You will collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors, leveraging Revit and AutoCAD to ensure constructible drawings while adhering to codes and standards; retail project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Architectural design software skills including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with MEP and structural building systems and building codes is required.
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.
• 10+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in Retail projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
• Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
• Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Job description

NORR is seeking a Senior Designer to translate design intent into construction documents, coordinating with design teams to meet context, budget, and aesthetic goals. You will apply detailing and material knowledge to develop efficient technical solutions across project phases.

You will collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors, leveraging Revit and AutoCAD to ensure constructible drawings while adhering to codes and standards; retail project experience is a plus.