Designer

About the role

This designer role involves working independently with judgment to evaluate, select and use standard techniques and to solve problems, while collaborating on exceptional design and delivery for clients. The designer anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Compile data and perform design computations with the project team
• Work with senior designers and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production, delivering projects on time and within budget
• Apply creative design concepts and expand on the concepts of others; may take part in project proposals
• Understand industry-standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply them to project plans
• Support design efforts and client presentations to develop client relationships
• Develop, modify and review drawings to reflect design intent, and produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
• Research material requirements and costs, prepare presentation and design drawings, and possibly build models for review
• Organize and deliver complete project design presentations to the client user group or public forum
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies, resolve complex design issues, and manage client expectations and team communication

Required profile

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or a related field; architectural registration preferred
• Typically 0-5 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, including post-occupancy, preferred
• Strong presentation, graphic and visualization skills, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects
• Ability to maintain and build client relationships, communicate clearly and professionally, and work collaboratively in a team

Required skills

• Proficiency in Revit
• Architectural software such as 3D modeling (Rhino, Grasshopper, 3ds Max) and AutoCAD preferred
• Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred
• MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes