Intermediate Designer - Campus Environment (SCB)

SCB is looking for a talented and motivated Intermediate Designer to join our Campus Environments practice group. Working with colleges and universities across the country, our award-winning portfolio of work encompasses all campus building types including residence halls, student centers, dining halls, wellness and recreation centers, libraries, academic and research facilities, and administrative offices. With architects, interior designers, and planners located in San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston, the Campus Environments group brings a holistic and integrated perspective to every project.

At SCB everyone touches design. Our team is nimble, creative, and efficient. Our designs are responsive, responsible, and distinctive. Our people come from a range of backgrounds, and we value the varied perspectives, experience, and expertise they bring to their work.

Ideal candidates exhibit a passion for design, show a willingness to work in a collaborative environment, and possess a fundamental understanding of building materials, systems, details, and construction techniques. You’ll work with a team of talented and collaborative professionals to perform work on all aspects of a project during all stages of project development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the Principal-in-Charge, responsible for the formulation of the project design philosophy and adhering to this philosophy in the execution of the work and in delegation of assignments to junior staff.
• Leading client design presentations and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Effectively prioritizing and fluidly transitioning between multiple concurrent projects at various stages of design.
• Reviewing the design for conformity to applicable zoning and / or development parameters.
• Throughout all stages of the project, reviewing the drawing production for conformance to the design concept.
• Selecting exterior and interior finishes, fixtures, colors and materials.
• During construction, responding to questions about design intent and reviewing/approving material sample submittals and finishes.
• When required by the local jurisdiction, participating in presentations and/or hearings to present the project. Directing the preparation of any filing documents or exhibits required by the local jurisdiction.
• Giving and soliciting feedback from other designers in order to continually raise the bar for quality of design work.
• Participating in strategic discussion with senior management on issues that affect the Firm’s performance, perception in the marketplace, client satisfaction and profitability.
• Researching and promoting opportunities for new or innovative system applications. Actively looking for and implementing techniques to improve quality of work and efficiency.
• Promoting a positive team environment with cooperative and interactive working methods and setting a high example of professionalism and leadership for junior staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in architecture
• Between 6 to 12 years of post-graduate working experience in the architectural profession
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD programs. Familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated passion for design, a pulse on emerging trends, and a developed point of view about your work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the capability to influence design outcomes.
• Acute attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.
• Enthusiasm for utilizing a diverse set of approaches to creative problem solving.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, hands-on, creative environment
• Basic technical knowledge of local zoning ordinances, building codes, material assemblies, building systems, and engineering concepts.
• Ability to take charge and respectfully direct younger staff at all project stages
• Prior experience in academic facilities a plus but not required.

We Offer

• Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilities, commuter, flexible spending account, health savings account