Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 5 months ago
Junior Designer - Architecture
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $62K/yrSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm dedicated to creating sustainable and impactful work through interdisciplinary teams. The Junior Designer - Architecture will contribute to project development, produce various design deliverables, and collaborate with project teams while gaining knowledge in building materials and construction techniques.
ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of an aspect of a project under the direct supervision of project leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level
Produces presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations
Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a project component
Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas
Demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases
Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership
Qualification
Required
Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
Founded in 1936
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Carrie Byles
Partner
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