Intermediate Architect (building Lab)
INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER
building Lab, is an award winning design/build firm specializing in thoughtful and highly refined residential renovations and new construction. We are looking for an ambitious, creative, detail oriented Intermediate Designer to join our team. The Intermediate Designer position engages a diverse range of functions across the development of projects which require strong and diverse production skills.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Senior Designer, Project Architect and Principal in the creation and coordination of architectural design and documents including drawings, renderings, schedules, material selections, and specifications.
- Assist in refining and maintaining standards for architectural documents including design and production drawing sets and the architectural detail library.
- Create, organize, and maintain all project related digital and hardcopy material.
- Maintain consistency with existing protocols and standard operating procedures while thinking critically and contributing productively to a culture of constant improvement.
- Zoning and Building Code research
- Coordination, pickup, transportation, and delivery of material and product samples from vendors and suppliers.
- Organization and coordination of materials library.
- Receive and organize delivery of products and materials in the office storage.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture and 5-7 years of experience. Experience in high-end residential design is highly preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in architectural drawing production from schematics through construction details.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are imperative.
- Creative, fluent, and considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern architecture.
- General understanding of construction methods, materials, and methods of surveying and inspection.
- Some construction experience is preferred.
- Ability to plan, review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding designs, plans, schedules, and specifications.
- Ability to interpret and carry out oral and written instructions, including the reading and interpretation of drawings and specifications.
- Organized, systematic, and efficient with an ability to manage across various job duties and projects while keeping long term goals in focus.
- MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Drive fluency.
- Archicad fluency is highly preferred. BIM software experience, required.
- Experience with rendering software compatible with Archicad
- Basic knowledge of California Building Codes and sustainable building practices.
This is an in-office position - hybrid arrangements may be considered after onboarding and training periods.
Valid driver’s license and transportation.
Ability to laugh and induce the same in others. Ability to cry but not induce the same in others.
This is a full-time position. Part time applicants will also be considered.
Please forward a resume, recent sample of your work along with three references to admin@buildinglab.com. No hard copies or drop-ins. No agency or direct phone calls please.