Architectural Designer

About the job Architectural Designer

Orange County Erectors, Inc is seeking highly organized and detailed oriented Architectural Designers responsible for accurately preparing construction documents under the supervision of a Projects Architect. The position requires proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. The Architectural Designer position is primarily responsible for assisting the project team in the development of the project design, production or presentations drawings and sketches, and the documentation of the design in Revit, SketchUp and other graphic software (i.e. Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conceptualize and organize project design ideas and information using Revit, SketchUp, and other graphic software, or conventional drafting methods, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data, to produce designs, working drawings, schedules, details, and notes

Measure existing conditions accurately and efficiently and document site with sketching, photos and videos

Convert field notes from measure into accurate AutoCad drawings to create well documented existing condition report. Reports to include all floor plans, sections and elevations

Ability to create of accurate building sections and elevations is vital

All drawings to be transcribed in firms office standards

Transcribe existing surveys into autocad drawings

Coordinate with all outside parties engaged in the project and integrate information into current and future project documents

Assist with and/or develop project goals and plan layout; prepare information regarding design, materials and color

Work closely with project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate individual drawings into a cohesive set of schematic documents as required; possibly direct the work of junior team members

Revise and modify existing documents (red lines/mark-ups) as necessary

Collaborate with project team to coordinate design documents and applications for submission to owners, contractors, vendors, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for plan review as necessary

Research, observe, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources to stay informed regarding economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and/or environmental regulations

Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, as-builts, code research, etc.)

Gain operating knowledge of Building Codes and introductory level of entitlement processes and criteria (zoning codes and design guidelines for the local area)

Begin exploring and expanding knowledge in design trends

Position is fully remote

Hours are flexible but high level work is expected and required.

REQUIREMENT:

Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including broad experience in various project types and phases preferred

Proficient in SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office

Strong listening, oral/verbal and written communication and organizational skills required

Time management skill to prioritize and meet deadlines

Dependable, great attitude, and team player

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Flexibility to work in a changing environment

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong skills in reading comprehension to understand the content in work-related documents

Skills in applying industry standards and graphic conventions data to the organization and arrangement of information (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.) to formulate a unified presentation

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a given action to evaluate potential outcomes and implement solutions

Skill in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

To be successful in this role, an architectural designer must have strong design skills, proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of building codes and regulations, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. They must also have an eye for detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.