Architectural Designer I Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

•This position is a design team member for the St. Louis, MO design studio. While this position is for a person at the early stages of their career, they are expected to be a collaborative and vital member of the design team. They should be creative, inquisitive, eager to learn and grow their design skills. They will be responsible for supporting the senior design team on larger projects, with opportunities to manage their own smaller projects. Persistence for solving problems, listening to feedback from all team members, and having an ability to pivot quickly from task to task are essential for success. The position offers candidates the opportunity to gain the

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experience required to pursue architectural licensure.

GENERAL SKILLSProficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with rendering programs such as Enscape, Lumion, etc.

Well organized and able to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong presentation and communication skills with a solid conceptual design aptitudeAbility to manage several projects at once at different stages of developmentAbility to solve problems quickly, take and act on feedback, and collaborate effectively with team members, consultants, and clientsAbility to empathize and see design problems from other peoples point of viewAble to solve problems while balancing details with the bigger pictureUnderstanding and knowledge of building codes and zoning regulationsUnderstanding and knowledge of building systems and site requirementsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in project programming, client Discovery Sessions, and site analysisParticipate in Concept and Schematic Design, while coordinating with internal interior and environmental design disciplinesPrepare design packages for budget estimatingPrepare and participate in client design presentationsPrepare Design Development packages for turn-over to the production departmentGenerate and manage development of construction documents and specifications, under supervision of a Project Architect, when working in the production department for

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experienceAssist Project Architect in construction management with RFIs, ASIs and Addendums when working in the production department for

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experienceCoordinate with MEP and civil consultantsAct as day-to-day client and consultant contact, commensurate with experienceTake part in site surveys, code research, zoning research and due diligence reportsMentor internsPerform all other related work, as assigned or as apparentEXPECTATIONSSome travel requiredProgress towards Architectural registration preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

PREREQUISITESBachelors in Architecture / Design required, Professional Degree (Bachelors or Masters) preferred0-3 years of experience in commercial architectural designRetail and Financial experience preferredRevit experience is REQUIRED