Entry Level Design

Overview

Huitt-Zollars’s Los Angeles office has an immediate full-time opportunity for an Entry Level Design Staff I position. This role supports Interior Designers, Architects, and Project Managers in developing design concepts and preparing design and construction drawings and assisting in construction administration for various projects.

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars’ Los Angeles office has an immediate full-time opportunity for an Entry Level Design Staff I position. This role supports Interior Designers, Architects, and Project Managers in developing design concepts and preparing design and construction drawings and assisting in construction administration for various projects.

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Education: Design degree of a Bachelor level or higher. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from an accredited school, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from an accredited school, Bachelor of Art in Interior Architecture from an accredited school, or a Degree in Environmental Design.

• Simultaneous work on multiple projects at various stages of development
• Work collaboratively with the team to develop concept designs for projects
• Programming and space planning
• Under Senior Designer supervision, prepare project design and construction documents using Revit
• Prepare various documents during the course of the project development including meeting minutes, project specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Visit project sites under the direction of a supervisor and assist with the documentation of findings
• Assist in the processing of contractor submittals and RFIs by logging in the documents and routing them to the appropriate party for review
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence if needed
• Assist or prepare graphic materials for presentation or documents
• Select and prepare material finish boards/binders
• Select and prepare furniture specifications

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.

• Design degree of a Bachelor level or higher. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from an accredited school, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from an accredited school, Bachelor of Art in Interior Architecture from an accredited school, Environmental Design
• Ability to read redlines and modify Revit models and other documents accurately
• Some Proficiency in Revit Architecture and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem solving/analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong task-oriented time management
• Proactive, team player
• Previous design work experience is a plus
• 3D rendering software proficiency, such as Enscape and/or Lumion is a plus
• Adobe Create Suite proficiency is a plus

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’s Core Value Competencies.

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class…