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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 2 days ago

Junior Designer - Architecture

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $58K/yr

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Junior Designer will contribute to project development under supervision, produce various deliverables, and collaborate effectively within the team while managing time and workload to meet deadlines.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

RevitAutoCADRhinoAdobe SuiteParametric softwareRendering softwareBuilding materials knowledgeInterdisciplinary integrationConceptual design abilityGoogle WorkspaceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingTime management

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 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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