Studio Designer: Create Iconic Mixed-Use Spaces

WS Development; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WS Development in Massachusetts is seeking a Designer for the Studio Team to provide design support across urban mixed-use and lifestyle projects. The role partners with internal Studio teams and cross-functional groups to develop concepts, studies, and documentation.

You will review external consultants’ drawings, contribute to master planning, tenant design manuals and brand standards, while ensuring timely delivery and collaboration with junior teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is required.
• 3–6 years of previous experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Revit.
• Work samples/portfolio required.
• Strong design aesthetic and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team’s efforts on a range of projects from Feasibility and Planning through Design and Construction.
• Support internal Design Architecture and Master Planning needs of the team, developing design concepts and studies.
• Conduct design reviews of external consultants’ documentation for architecture, landscaping, signage and wayfinding, lighting, FF&E, and other related components.
• Conduct design reviews of tenant build-out documentation, including architecture, signage and interiors.
• Create critical documentation and collateral to Leasing teams for tenant negotiations.
• Develop brand standards for properties and create content for site-specific Tenant Design Manuals.
• Collaborate with junior teammates and support Studio members to meet deadlines and accomplish goals.
• Assist in daily design project requirements such as meeting minutes, correspondence, file maintenance and assistance with any other required documentation maintenance and/or creation.

Skills

Design aesthetics

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Portfolio review

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Revit

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

WS Development in Massachusetts is seeking a Designer for the Studio Team to provide design support across urban mixed-use and lifestyle projects. The role partners with internal Studio teams and cross-functional groups to develop concepts, studies, and documentation.

You will review external consultants’ drawings, contribute to master planning, tenant design manuals and brand standards, while ensuring timely delivery and collaboration with junior teammates.