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Job Description
Job Title:
Design Professional Location:
Didier Architecture, Prairieville, LA Position Type:
Full-Time, Exempt At Didier Architecture (DDA), we craft innovative spaces that seamlessly blend aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality. We are a small, dynamic commercial architecture firm serving forward-thinking clients, including value-driven real estate developers, schools and universities, and public sector project managers. We don't just draw buildings; we transform visions into enduring, value-driven designs that inspire and elevate communities. If you are a talented architectural professional who balances creative passion with a highly detail-oriented, precise approach, we want you in our studio.
The Role:
Elevate Your Architectural Career As a Design Professional at DDA, you will play a central role in bringing complex visions to life. You won't be tucked away in a corner; you will be an active co-creator, strategic partner, and leader across the entire lifecycle of our projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Design & Execution :
Lead and assist in creating innovative, eco-conscious, and highly functional design solutions that push boundaries.
Comprehensive Documentation:
Produce detailed, precise, and coordinated construction documents that adhere strictly to local building codes, ADA, zoning, and regulatory standards.
Cross-Discipline Leadership :
Serve as a central point of contact, coordinating smoothly with clients, stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and municipal representatives.
Construction Administration:
Oversee the construction phase with extreme organization, conducting site visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring zero compromise on the final built vision.
Strategic Client Alignment:
Walk hand-in-step with our diverse clientele, ensuring project workflows remain transparent, predictable, on time, and within budget. What You Bring to the Studio We are looking for someone who shares our dedication to integrity, community impact, and detail-oriented excellence.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education & Experience:
A professional degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) from an accredited program, paired with a proven track record in commercial architectural design.
Technical Mastery:
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, construction detailing, and structural integration.
Software Proficiency :
High proficiency in modern industry standard design and BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), along with Adobe Creative Suite and general office applications.
The DDA Mindset:
An exceptional ability to balance technical precision with a visionary, sustainable design mindset.
Communication:
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex architectural concepts for budget-conscious business owners or present rigorous technical data to public sector entities. Why Join Didier Architecture?
The Small Studio Advantage:
Wear Many Hats, Fast-Track Your Career. At DDA, we operate as a nimble, collaborative commercial firm. We don't pigeonhole our team members into a single, repetitive task. As a Design Professional here, you will actively wear many hats, pivoting seamlessly from visionary concept sketching to precise construction documentation, client strategy meetings, and hands-on site visits. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can see the direct impact of your work and master every facet of the architectural process, you'll find your perfect fit in our studio.
Compensation & Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Health Care & Disability Insurance Retirement Savings with competitive employer matching. Ready to Shape Spaces, Together? To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio showcasing your technical drawings and creative design solutions to bridgit@didierarch.com Didier Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Management reserves the right to revise job tasks and responsibilities as project and firm workflows evolve.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
