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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 8 hours ago

Intermediate Designer - Architecture

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. The Intermediate Designer will contribute to project development, produce deliverables, and collaborate effectively within project teams while demonstrating a strong understanding of building materials and design processes.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by 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 and coordinates 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 portion of a project

Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas

Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases

Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Shares knowledge with less experienced staff

Qualification

RevitAutoCADRhinoLEED accreditationAdobe SuiteGoogle WorkspaceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field

Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities

Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Preferred

LEED accreditation preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Hybrid/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)

Glassdoor3.7

A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.

Founded in 1936

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.som.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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