Architectural Designer

TITLE:

Designer I, II or III

ROLE:
Designer

Parette Somjen Architects (PSA) is a full-service architectural design firm in Morris County, New Jersey. We are a fun and fearless organization with a passion for our work. We provide architectural and design services for commercial, public, and private sector clients across NJ and the tri-state area. PSA cultivates teams of licensed architects; nationally certified interior designers, LEED- accredited professionals, and licensed building inspectors who are not just colleagues but friends.

We are a values focused organization that strives for excellence by providing an unparalleled level of service and commitment to our clients, each other, and the organization. We are proud of our strong, long-standing client relationships, our personal commitment to the projects we take on, and our proactive, straightforward communication style. We are looking for a focused and collaborative professional to join our talented team.

Designer is an entry-level position typically started after college graduation with a related degree to the profession. Graduation is not a requirement to be a designer but is a benefit. Graduation may be a requirement for certain advancement within the organization. It is expected that one should generally transition, based on performance, from level to level within the designer category on an annual basis and based on an additional year of experience.

There may be times when such advancement is slower and, in those cases, active discussion with your supervisor should take place.

The Designer assists with all aspects of drawing / documentation creation. Designers are expected to understand the existing context and conditions of each project and to effectively document those conditions. Designers assist the project team with recommendations, which require independent judgement in evaluation of building materials, systems, colors, fixtures, etc. Designers assist in the production and management of project documentation, which includes drawings, models, applications, assessments, reports and administrative filings.

All Designers are expected to improve the project on which they are working, identify and help solve problems encountered, with guidance from senior team members.

Leadership, Management and Accountability (LMA)

• Maintaining accurate and current time sheets and submitting them weekly.
• Attendance and participation in Staff Meeting and Daily Huddles
• Project paperwork completion and processing (e.g., printing, copying, , mailings, filing, electronic submissions).
• Time Management and organization skills
• Coordinate and provide feedback to others above you, including direct and indirect supervisors.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of coordination processes between PSA and clients, governmental agencies, and consultants.
• Adhere to agree upon deadlines and time allocations
• Adhere to the policies of the company’s Employee Manual.
• Ability to adapt and pivot mindset or responsibilities with short notice
• Effective communication with your team, supervisor and others in and out of the office
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Working in the field and documenting existing conditions through various means and in all types of conditions is a fundamental part of the job. This includes clean and easy to navigate spaces as well as dirty and more difficult (interior & exterior) spaces. Personal protective equipment is provided by the organization and should be used as needed.
• Creating reliable, accurate and legible notes from field survey work as well as accurate and informative photographs.
• Translating field work accurately into drawing form using appropriate software and PSA/Industry standards.
• Research and coordinating database drawings both internal and external to the office to provide the most accurate information possible.

• Creating drawings and presentations that translate design sketches into drafted form
• Being inquisitive about the design process, asking questions and offering suggestions.
• Understand and use current company standards and procedures in the production of drawings and exhibits using digital tools.
• Use graphic design software and digital modeling tools to produce a variety of deliverables such as two-dimensional drawings, renderings, presentation packages, and models to convey design goals at various stages of the project schedule.
• Assist with routine…