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

1. Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
2. 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
3. Uses design iteration to develop concepts and expand on concepts of other team members
4. May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions
5. Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans
6. Supports design effort and client presentations to develop client relationships
7. Develops, modifies and/or reviews the model and related documents
8. Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents
9. Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
10. Assist in the research of material requirements and costs for projects
11. Prepares presentations/design assets and may build models for client/project team review
12. Organizes and delivers complete project design presentations to client user group or public forum
13. Coordinates with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
14. Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
15. Works with team to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
16. Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required
• Typically 5+ years of experience

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 may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo required
• Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization skills required; advanced preferred
• Intermediate skills in Bluebeam required
• Advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• 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, building codes and QA/QC process 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 required
• 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

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