Career Opportunities: Architectural Designer (11544)

Company: SmithGroup
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID 11544 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Architectural - Boston, MASmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?The Boston office of SmithGroup is looking for an Architectural Designer to join our team.Working with us, you will:

• Create and develop planning and design concepts; and support more senior planners and architects on large projects.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings specifications and design assignments under general supervision to meet project requirements.
• Relate building design concepts to building codes, zoning ordinances and other external issues.
• Consult with manufacturers; research and propose materials and products.
• Prepare and create presentation drawings and/or graphics and otherwise assist in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD's), visit construction sites to gather information and/or prepare punch lists.An ideal candidate has:
• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
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