Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 5-8 years
Professional Licensure: Not Required
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Develops creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Analyzes product research and identifies material selections.
Takes an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentation sand prepares corresponding materials.
Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Supports growth of others.
Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
Keeps open and proactive communication with all and is inspiring within team and designated team leader.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
Obtaining your architectural license will result in a title change to Architect III. It does not predicate your title to Project Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements.
High-Level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies • BIM • Building codes • Site analysis • Preliminary design studies • Contract documents • Field measurements • Life safety requirements • Specifications • Construction contract administration • Graphic storytelling • Sketching • Software • Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software • Advanced Revit • Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper • Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite • Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay • Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting • Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop • Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education • LEED GA within 6 months of hire • Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: • LEED AP with Specialty • BREEAM AP • WELL AP • SITES AP • Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD • ILFI Living Future Accreditation • Preparing for ARE and active involvement in AXP • Bachelors degree in architecture or related discipline required