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Flad Architects · 1 day ago

Architectural Associate

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Flad Architects is a national architectural firm specializing in science, healthcare, academic, and workplace spaces. They are seeking an Architectural Associate who will be responsible for preparing presentation materials, developing design solutions, and participating in client meetings and construction site visits.

EducationHealth Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing presentation materials such as conceptual drawings, 3D renderings and visualization, and digital 3D and physical models

Develop and modify design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project

Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, and design work in drawing, model and 3D image formats

Work closely with team members and assist to complete projects on aggressive schedules by meeting deadlines within expected time and budget constraints

Generate revisions and corrections from outline mock-ups, redlined drawings and project document sets

Attend client meetings to observe the overall process and develop presentation skills

Participate in construction site visits to better understand the construction process

Begin to recognize and document conflicts that arise during construction and offer alternatives to resolve these issues

Qualification

Rhino3D rendering softwareRevitAdobe Creative SuiteAutoCADDesign thinkingSustainability accreditationPresentation skillsCollaboration

Required

Minimum of one year of recent and relevant architectural experience required

Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media required

Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp, and 3D rendering software required

Beginner Revit knowledge required; have at least one year recent Revit experience in an academic or professional setting. Understands how Revit works, but may not have completed a project from start to finish. Has made edits to existing drawings, models, etc

Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture required

Preferred

Experience in one of Flad's market segments preferred

Intermediate Revit knowledge preferred

Experience with real time rendering engines (e.g., Enscape, Twin Motion, etc.) to generate still animations and renderings, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), visual scripting programs (e.g., Grasshopper and Dynamo), Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD preferred

NAAB accredited professional degree or Master's degree in architecture preferred

Sustainability accreditation preferred

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement