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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 4 hours ago

Designer - Architecture

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

4+ years exp

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Designer - Architecture will lead project portions, oversee deliverables, and collaborate with teams to innovate design concepts while managing project timelines and mentoring junior staff.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively leads distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at an overall project level

Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations

Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients 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 distinct portions of projects

Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office

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

Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from Project Leadership. Guides and teaches less experienced staff

Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential

In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule

Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities

Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge

Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures

Protects SOM from financial and legal risk

Qualification

Professional degree in ArchitectureRevitAutoCADLEED accreditationRhinoParametric softwareRendering softwareAdobe SuiteGoogle WorkspaceTrainingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMentoringProblem solvingTime management

Required

Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field

Minimum 4 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities

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

Prior experience or interest in aviation preferred

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)

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/

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