Studio Architectural Designer

ROLE

A Studio Architectural Designer combines technical knowledge and creativity while working collaboratively with senior team members to produce functional and inspired spaces for PBD clients. A Studio Architectural Designer assists in the production of design documents, technical details, and specifications. A Studio Architectural Designer is instrumental in researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work; directly contributing to successful documentation on multiple projects with varying deadlines.

• Work collaboratively, as part of a team to ensure work is completed effectively
• Understand client goals, project budget / schedule and internal targets for each project
• Participate with team and design leaders in defining the "look & feel" for each project per the client’s goals while seeking creative and innovative solutions through appropriate research and documentation
• Research architectural products / materials
• Maintain architectural resource materials
• Routine check / verification on tasks
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Support execution of documents with design intent and technical quality
• Support team with generation of a project manual and specifications
• Support processing submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
• Assist in Field Survey / Site Verification efforts / documentation
• Assist in Visioning efforts / documentation
• Assist in Programming efforts / documentation
• Assist in Test Fit efforts / documentation
• Assist in Space Planning efforts / documentation
• Assist in Schematic Design efforts / documentation
• Assist in Finish selection / specification efforts / documentation
• Assist in Design Development efforts / documentation
• Assist in producing digital and physical design presentations
• Assist in Construction / Contract documents
• Assist in Technical detailing efforts / documentation
• Assist in Construction Administrative efforts / documentation
• Assist in Punch List efforts / documentation
• Assist in Project Close out efforts / documentation
• Build knowledge of PBD standards and processes
• Build knowledge of current, project local building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Actively participate in post-project review and assist in updating PBD standards and/or procedures, as determined
• Target 90%-95% min. billable

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Registration encouraged, but not required
• AIA, NCARB, CID, LEED, WELL credentials preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Enscape and Plan Grid
• Solid communication skills along with verbal and graphic skills
• Familiarity with technical aspects of an interiors project, with ability to work alongside teammates on project deliverables
• Build working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction and building structures
• Build working awareness of current, relevant industry trends
• Participate in pitches for new work, as required
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing PBD
• Foresight to know when to ask for direction, clarification, or help
• Willingness to work extended business hours from time to time to accommodate deadlines
• Experience creating digital and physical presentations
• Experience working on a team and as a self-starter5 to 8 years of relevant project experience