Design Specialist III

Job Overview

A Design Specialist 3 at WSA is an integral part of the success of our partnership model. As the person responsible for connecting the design idea and the documents, this role works primarily on design solutions and the production of construction documents, in addition to supporting project architects in reaching client goals. This role requires innovative thinking, technical acumen, flexibility, adaptability, natural curiosity, and a self‑starter attitude.

• Conceptual design solutions in response to programmaticals
• Project drawing and technical production
• Develop full construction drawings for review
• Supporting a code review process
• Printing/preparing document sets for client meetings
• Being proactive to engage in self improvement
• Collaborating and communicating with both project architects and other design specialists to create cohesion and concise direction
• Mentoring, collaborating, and coordinating the work of design specialist 1s and 2s
• Drawing and drafting acumen using Revit, Twin Motion, Lumion, and the Affinity suite
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Focus on learning
• Complex problem solving
• Time management
• Focused on providing quality
• Technical capacity
• Thoroughness (closing the loop)

• Professional degree in Architecture, a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or 10+ years of experience
• Licensed Interior Designer, Licensed Architect or on their way to Licensure is preferred
• Experience working on a team
• Experience using Revit, Lumion, Illustrator, InDesign, and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications

• Supported cross-functional teams with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks
• Assisted management with special projects as needed, improving workflow efficiency
• Adapted to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

$65,000-$80,000/year

Reports to Design Manager and Principals