Join our Team! Architectural Designer (Architectural Staff Level III)
zpd+a is hiring for immediate placement! Small office, big reach! We are an energetic, studio-oriented firm that believes quality design is a priority on all projects, and we are working on a number of exciting projects across Chicago and across the nation!
Excelling at creative and pragmatic design, we integrate sustainability and universal design practices into our clients’ aesthetic, qualitative, and financial objectives on every project. Our staff work in small design-focused project teams that leverage the individual talents and skills of team members to promote an intimate design environment, offering growth opportunities to designers at all stages of their career while contributing to projects that get built. We strive to create energetic and inspiring spaces tailored to a variety of user populations: from corporate interiors that inspire team building and workplace creativity, to multi-family and senior living communities facilitating health and activity, to restaurants, community centers, and private homes; our design flexibility and user-oriented approach considers the unique narrative of each project. Our projects provide the opportunity to create dynamic, human-centric spaces that include the integration of the building with interior finishes, furniture, environmental graphics, and artwork.
We are committed to providing our colleagues with a friendly and collaborative environment, work-life balance, excellent benefits, and opportunities to explore their professional growth.
JOB TITLE
Architectural Designer (Architectural Staff Level III)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Full time position for a designer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a professional studio setting. This opportunity will provide exposure to a variety of project types, including mixed-use multi-family developments, office interiors, and a variety of hospitality driven projects. The position will work directly with Principals as part of a multi-disciplined design studio to develop and lead the technical viewpoint of large scale projects.
Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):
Lead all phases of a project, working with a team of staff and consultants.
Participate in collaborative effort to develop design concepts, including investigation, evaluations, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s goals.
Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs in the development of drawings and related project documentation from Schematic Design through to Construction Documentation.
Lead the research and documentation of project related requirements including building technologies, material systems, and municipal regulations.
Research and direct building envelope detailing and design.
Manage Construction Administration tasks throughout construction of the project
Communicate with clients, studio colleagues, as well as with consultants to coordinate project tasks and goals
Provide technical guidance to less experienced architectural staff.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicant should meet the following criteria:
Professional degree in Architecture with exemplary academic and professional design skills.
8 years or more of full-time post-graduate experience working in commercial and/or residential design.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite applications (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu preferred.
Experience assembling and managing Construction Documentation.
Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to communicate regularly with staff and leadership throughout every project phase.
The ideal candidate will possess a keen awareness regarding the components required to deliver innovative, yet realistic developed design solutions that satisfy our client's programmatic; design; and overall project goals. They should take initiative, communicate effectively working within a team and demonstrate successful problem-solving skills.
SALARY:
Based on experience
WE OFFER:
Medical Benefits
401k Matches
Flexible work schedules
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Professional Growth opportunities
Mentorship driven studios
An energetic and supportive work environment
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter, resume, portfolio and relevant work samples to Human Resources jobs@zpdarch.com
[No recruiters please]