Technical Designer, National Retail

Common Arts; University Center (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Arts is seeking a Technical Designer to support architectural projects in University Center, Virginia. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in architecture and experience in retail and commercial projects. Responsibilities include adapting standards to project needs and producing construction documents. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is essential. Strong communication skills and teamwork ability are required for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with roll-out retail and commercial projects.
• Proficiency in construction document production.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Adapt standards and criteria to project requirements.
• Produce Contract Documents with support from senior staff.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Architectural design understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

The Technical Designer is competent in multiple conventional aspects of architectural practice with an emphasis on the technical implementation of the project design. Performs work requiring adaptation of standards and criteria to project requirements. Possess a diverse working knowledge of related disciplines to support interdisciplinary coordination. Responsible for production of Contract Documents with support and direction from Project Manager and other senior staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on roll‑out retail and commercial projects. The position requires experience producing construction documents for permit in Revit, strong communication skills, and an ability to thrive in a team environment.

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred
• Basic understanding of architectural design, site planning, design development and graphic presentation
• Basic knowledge construction document production and development
• Proficiency Revit (latest version), AutoCAD, and other graphic and business software and their application in developing and presenting design documents
• Basic oral and written English communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer