Designer - Health

Job Title

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Collaborates on exceptional design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team

Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects achieving design excellence on time and within budget

Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members

May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions

Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans

Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships

Develops, modifies and/or reviews the model and related documents

Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents

Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project

Assist in the research of material requirements and costs for projects

Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review

Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum

Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required

5+ years of experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Architectural registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required

Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required; intermediate preferred

Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred

Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design required

Basic knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required

Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes required

Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required

Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required

Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred

Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Travel may be required