Associate Designer

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour (non-exempt position)

• 2+ years of residential architectural experience in an office setting.
• Consistent work history with strong professional references.
• Proficiency in design utilizing hand sketching, Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and other software to skillfully communicate design solutions.
• Familiarity with Building Codes/ ADA requirements and constructability issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are a must as well as graphic capabilities.
• Positive attitude and a continued willingness to learn.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited school is a plus.

• Working independently 30% of the time and assigned daily tasks by the SPD.
• Adhere to RHA CAD/Revit Standards for Design and Production
• Communicate effectively and frequently with SPD and other team members to resolve all project related questions.
• Learn RHA’s design philosophy and ask questions to promote growth and gain a betterunderstanding.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to help in multiple projects at once to meet deadlines.
• Generate free-hand sketches of floor plans, elevations, and roof plans is encouraged.
• Pick up red lines and comments and accurately follow through with revisions, under direct supervision.
• Accurately block-out floor plans, roof plans and elevations based on Senior Designer or Senior Project Director’s approved sketches using CAD, Photoshop, or manual (hard lined) drafting, under direct supervision.
• Assist Senior Designer and/or Project Director in generating Design Detail Reference.
• Calculate floor areas accurately, under direct supervision.
• Create and package files for distribution by the SPD to clients and consultants.
• Prepare floor plan, elevation, and roof plan drawings for Schematic Design Package that follow RHA standard graphics.
• Format Schematic Design Package with correct sheet size and title block information, sequence, material callouts, and labels. Accurately represent the drawing scale and north arrow under direct supervision.
• Generate streetscenes based on site plan.
• Generate color and landscape site plan.
• Generate color and material selections.

• RHA offers a Flex Time workweek which gives full-time employees the flexibility to create their own arrival and departure schedule, as long as they are present during RHA’s core hours of 9am to 5pm.
• RHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Group Life, AD&D coverage, and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid in full by the Company for the employee.
• Additional benefits include FSA and 401K with match.
• Competitive salary with eligibility in the annual bonus pool.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program.
• ARE Exam prep assistance.