Technical Designer III - Retail

About the role

The Technical Designer III plays a crucial role in the Retail Practice of NELSON, supporting the Project Manager in establishing project goals and objectives, managing the design process, and ensuring project documentation complies with NELSON standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in establishing project goals and objectives including workplan, schedule, budget parameters.
• Lead, facilitate and manage the overall design process for moderately complex projects independently and support larger complex projects under supervision.
• Contribute to developing fee proposals.
• Develop innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget.
• Select and specify materials, products, and architectural systems.
• Participate in maintaining positive client relationships throughout project.
• Assists Project Manager in sub-contracting or the coordination of sub-consultant’s work.
• Serve as team lead in keeping the project, or a phase of a project, on schedule in conjunction with Project Manager.
• Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Lead the Construction Administration phase responding to RFI’s, CO’s, reviewing shop drawings and involved in the field site reviews.
• Ensure project documentation is compliant with NELSON standard for all projects and processes.
• May assist with negotiating fees and sub-contracts.
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Prepare and modify interior architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Supports the team in collecting information for client assessment; may attend interviews, provide documentation support.
• Conduct design charrettes and lead project team meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in: Architecture, Architectural Drafting, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively. both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as needed to complete within the identified time frame.
• Ability to manage time working to project deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred.
• Basic knowledge in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. PowerPoint a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.