Designer | Education

Overview:

Our Dallas location is searching for a talented Designer to join their Education team.
Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
• Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Applies creative design concepts to projects and expands on concepts of others
• May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions
• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans
• Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships
• Develops, modifies and/or reviews drawings to incorporate the design intent
• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
• Assist in the research of material requirements and costs for projects
• Prepares presentation/design drawings and may build models for client/project team review
• Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
• Promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
• Architectural registration strongly preferred
• Typically 5+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Proficiency in Revit
• Proficiency in architectural software such as 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.) and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes
• Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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