Designer | Architecture (Síol)
Job Title: Designer | Architecture
Position Status: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
JOB SUMMARY
This role requires a highly motivated designer, creative thinker and project leader with practiced organizational skills. You will interact with team members and clients to insure smooth work flow and successful project delivery. This opportunity will include the ability to lead the design vision for projects and contribute meaningfully to the success and growth of the firm.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages organization of project files, documents, and photos
- Production of permit sets, outline specifications, schedules, and details
- Data exchange and general coordination with structural engineers and other consultants
- Maintaining AutoCAD standards – updating blocks and templates, streamlining the working drawing aesthetic, and elevating our graphic standards
- Product research and office library updates
- Track drawing deadlines
- Awareness of product lead times
- Attend meetings and take succinct but coherent notes for sharing with team members
- Creation of presentation materials
- Preparation of drawings and submittal packages from schematic design through construction documents
- Collaborating in design process and make decisions within a team
- Sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and quality check of FF&E
- Periodic updates to Project Manager as needed
- Code research, for example: environmental, safety, structural, and zoning regulations
- Site visits (documentation, field measurements, etc.)
- Navigate drawings/submittals through permit offices as projects require
- Model making (physical/digital)
- Photo shoots
- Sample library
- Jump into non-project related tasks from time to time
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - REQUIRED
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suites
- Efficient time management and prioritization of assigned tasks
- Flexibility to toggle between jobs and tasks
- Strong sense of self-motivation and attention to detail
- Cursory knowledge of structural and non structural elements
- Demonstrates professional and clear communication skills
- Must hold a valid California drivers license and be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES – PREFERRED
- 0-3 years related job experience
- Archicad experience greatly preferred
- G Suite, Rhino, modeling skills are a plus, hand rendering skills are even better
- Experience in the production of Construction Documentation
BENEFITS
- Company-Paid: Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Annual year-end discretionary bonus based on the health of the company
- PTO: 15 days per year
- Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays + 2 additional floating holidays
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Life and disability insurance coverage
- Commuter benefit
- Cell phone: $100/month cell phone reimbursement
- Education Reimbursement: Compensation for select continued educational opportunities, including reimbursement for passing professional licensure exams
- Based on the financial health of the firm, we will offer twice annual team day trips to enjoy experiences together such as architecture tours, walking tours, museum
If you meet these qualifications and are motivated to contribute in a team environment, please send cover letter, resume, and work samples to hiring@siolstudios.com. Emails only, please. We value attention to detail and thoroughness; those who follow said protocol for application will be considered first.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Please send cover letter, resume, and work samples to hiring@siolstudios.com. Emails only, please. We value attention to detail and thoroughness; those who follow said protocol for application will be considered first.