Architectural Design Associate

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Aid in all phases of design projects, from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with teams on physical environments of existing locations, including facilities and maintenance.
• Manage relationships with vendors related to buildings, facilities, appliances, finishes, installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Handle Request for Proposals (RFPs), presenting options to the team, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Ensure proper budgetary approvals for projects involving external vendors.
• Communicate and follow up with consultants and vendors as needed.
• Support the development and maintenance of SketchUp models, utilized in the design development process.
• Create and maintain a materials and samples library, and obtain new samples for material research.
• Contribute to various administrative tasks, such as organizing and creating new project files, downloading, uploading, and sending files, maintaining printed drawing sets, plotting, and printing drawings.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• Education: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design program.
• Special Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; V-Ray experience is a plus.
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably working in all phases of design and retail experience.
• Competencies: Strong aesthetic sensibility and versatile design skills; strong production, technical, and research skills; general knowledge of construction; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; familiarity with architectural and interior details; ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; self-starter and proactive attitude.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary for this position is $28.00 hourly. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.