Vocon · 5 months ago
Architect / Technical Designer - Mid-Level
Vocon is a design firm committed to creating designs that tell a story through collaboration and creativity. They are seeking a Mid-Level Architect / Technical Designer who will contribute to project delivery across multiple phases, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client engagement.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Collaborate on small to medium projects with limited complexity, collaborating closely with project leaders and other team members
Participate as a key contributor in all phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development
Develop design and presentation documents as required
Engage with clients, contributing to design presentations and discussions
Ensure project alignment by collaborating with the project team on the fee, schedule, and construction budgets
Collaborate with team members early and often to inform design outcomes
Oversee construction documentation to maintain design intent throughout the process
Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline: Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking and Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
Coordinate material selections, specifications, and location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.)
Perform design layouts and features, including researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work
Develop design and technical solutions under the supervision of the project leader
Perform specific portions of assignments using prescribed methods, design/production software, general office software, and current presentation tools and standards
Assist with specifications and research products
Conduct code analyses, be the primary contact with jurisdictions, and ensure regulatory compliance
Conducts on-site observations and prepares architect’s field reports
Maintain RFI and submittal logs, assisting with construction-phase coordination
Perform site surveys and maintain resource materials
Adapt to emerging responsibilities based on project needs
Qualification
Required
Passionate architect – licensed or on the path
Strong architecture and interior design foundation
Ability to work independently on small to medium-scale projects or support larger initiatives under senior leadership
Design documentation
Consultant coordination
Project execution
Collaborate on small to medium projects with limited complexity
Participate as a key contributor in all phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development
Develop design and presentation documents as required
Engage with clients, contributing to design presentations and discussions
Ensure project alignment by collaborating with the project team on the fee, schedule, and construction budgets
Collaborate with team members early and often to inform design outcomes
Oversee construction documentation to maintain design intent throughout the process
Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline: Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking and Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
Coordinate material selections, specifications, and location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.)
Perform design layouts and features, including researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work
Develop design and technical solutions under the supervision of the project leader
Perform specific portions of assignments using prescribed methods, design/production software, general office software, and current presentation tools and standards
Assist with specifications and research products
Conduct code analyses, be the primary contact with jurisdictions, and ensure regulatory compliance
Conduct on-site observations and prepares architect's field reports
Maintain RFI and submittal logs, assisting with construction-phase coordination
Perform site surveys and maintain resource materials
Adapt to emerging responsibilities based on project needs
Strong project execution skills with knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of architecture
Highly adaptable and able to focus on a single client with diverse project types or manage multiple concurrent projects at various development stages
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
Proven communication ability with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff
Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong project and people leadership skills
Strong skills in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs
Possess BIM modeling skills
Design professional with (typically) five to ten years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture
Degree in architecture from an accredited university
Preferred
LEED and/or Well credentials are a plus
Company
Vocon
Vocon is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, designing, and branding services.
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