Studio Designer – Urban Mixed-Use and Tenant Design

WS Development; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WS Development seeks a Designer for The Studio Team to provide design support across internal Studio and cross-functional corporate groups on retail and mixed-use projects nationwide. The role emphasizes creative contribution, design resources, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a passion for design and architecture, 3–6 years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Revit.

Qualifications

• Exceptional design aesthetic and ability to develop design concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, lighting designers, and landscape architects.
• Strong team player with resourcefulness, flexibility, time management and collaboration.
• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Architecture.
• 36 years of previous experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup and Revit.
• Work Samples and/or portfolio are required as part of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design teams 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

Exceptional design aesthetic

Strong presentation skills

Team player with time management

Experience with cross-functional teams

Creative problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelors Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

WS Development seeks a Designer for The Studio Team to provide design support across internal Studio and cross-functional corporate groups on retail and mixed-use projects nationwide. The role emphasizes creative contribution, design resources, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a passion for design and architecture, 3–6 years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Revit.