Studio Architectural Designer (Non-licensed)

Partners by Design; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners by Design is seeking a Studio Architectural Designer to join our Chicago studio. You will collaborate with senior team members to produce functional and inspired spaces, contributing to design documents, technical details, and project specifications.

Ideal candidates hold a professional architecture degree and have 3+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• 3+ years of relevant project experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to deliver design documents and specifications.
• Assist in the production of design development drawings and technical details.
• Support research and documentation efforts for multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Coordinate communication between clients, vendors, and project team during construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal skills

Graphic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Bluebeam

Enscape

Plan Grid

Job description

ROLE

A Studio Architectural Designer combines technical knowledge and creativity while working collaboratively with senior team members to produce functional and inspired spaces for PBD clients. A Studio Architectural Designer assists in the production of design documents, technical details, and specifications. A Studio Architectural Designer is instrumental in researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work; directly contributing to successful documentation on multiple projects with varying deadlines.

STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively, as part of a team to ensure work is completed effectively
• Understand client goals, project budget / schedule and internal targets for each project
• Participate with team and design leaders in defining the “look & feel” for each project per the client’s goals while seeking creative and innovative solutions through appropriate research and documentation
• Research architectural products / materials
• Maintain architectural resource materials
• Routine check / verification on tasks
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Support execution of documents with design intent and technical quality
• Support team with generation of a project manual and specifications
• Support processing submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
• Assist in Field Survey / Site Verification efforts / documentation
• Assist in Visioning efforts / documentation
• Assist in Programming efforts / documentation
• Assist in Test Fit efforts / documentation
• Assist in Space Planning efforts / documentation
• Assist in Schematic Design efforts / documentation
• Assist in Finish selection / specification efforts / documentation
• Assist in Design Development efforts / documentation
• Assist in producing digital and physical design presentations
• Assist in Construction / Contract documents
• Assist in Technical detailing efforts / documentation
• Assist in Construction Administrative efforts / documentation
• Assist in Punch List efforts / documentation
• Assist in Project Close out efforts / documentation
• Build knowledge of PBD standards and processes
• Build knowledge of current, project local building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Actively participate in post-project review and assist in updating PBD standards and / or procedures, as determined
• Target 90%-95% min. billable

STUDIO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Registration encouraged, but not required
• AIA, NCARB, CID, LEED, WELL credentials preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Enscape and Plan Grid
• Solid communication skills along with verbal and graphic skills
• Familiarity with technical aspects of an interiors project, with ability to work alongside teammates on project deliverables
• Build working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction and building structures
• Build working awareness of current, relevant industry trends
• Participate in pitches for new work, as required
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing PBD
• Foresight to know when to ask for direction, clarification, or help
• Willingness to work extended business hours from time to time to accommodate deadlines
• Experience creating digital and physical presentations
• Experience working on a team and as a self-starter
• 3+ years of relevant project experience