Designer II

Description

RIOS is an international design collective dedicated to creating wonder within the built environment through design. We believe in using design as a tool for optimism, fostering innovation and ideas that transform the world. Our approach integrates architecture, placemaking, landscape architecture, and experience design, emphasizing a holistic and interconnected design process.

About the Role

The Designer II role at RIOS is responsible for contributing to project success through increasingly independent design, technical, and project delivery responsibilities. This role requires a strong design sensibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of project delivery through design development, visualization, documentation, sustainability integration, and technical execution.
• Independently manage assigned project tasks, including modeling, documentation, presentations, and project visualization with minimal oversight.
• Produce innovative design and technical work that aligns with project goals, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Produce coordinated and accurate documentation, models, and project deliverables while maintaining strong QA/QC practices.
• Lead research efforts, precedent studies, sustainability investigations, and early technical explorations with guidance from senior team members.
• Utilize collaboration, project management, and documentation tools effectively to support project success.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary design reviews, project coordination meetings, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Support project teams through advanced modeling, rendering, documentation, and presentation development.

Requirements

• Strong design sensibility and ability to translate concepts into thoughtful design solutions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative team environments.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Commitment to sustainable, responsible, and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to mentor and support the professional growth of junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture or related project delivery roles.
• Experience coordinating with consultants and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with software such as Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), and other discipline-specific production and visualization tools.
• Experience with Lumion, Grasshopper, Dynamo, SignAgent, or similar advanced design technologies is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• A hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k matching.
• PTO package.
• Reduced summer work hours.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with three days in the office per week.