Architectural Designer I
Shape the Spaces Where People Live, Learn, and Work.
Ready to take the next step in your architectural career? VIP Architectural Associates is seeking an Architectural Designer I to join our collaborative team. You'll contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and gain hands-on experience through every stage of design—from concept development to construction documentation.
If you're passionate about architecture, thrive in a team environment, and want to grow your career with a firm that values innovation and professional development, we encourage you to apply.
Architectural Designer I
Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture. Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architecture for projects of moderate size and complexity. Performs analyses of design, planning and occupancy studies and limited design layouts. Reviews completed reports, plans, and calculations.
Essential Functions:
- Provides architectural drafting including details, plans, sections, and elevations in accordance with firm standards and guidelines.
- Coordinates consultant design work with architectural designs.
- Researches and assesses the impact of building codes and other regulations. Conducts additional important architectural research, as necessary.
- Prepares PDFs drawings for review and issuance at established project milestones.
- Recognizes, analyzes, and makes timely, critical, and cost-effective decisions.
- Contributes to sustainable design discussions and implements sustainable strategies within project work and firm operations.
- Coordinates and communicates deadlines and other important project-related information with team members.
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork; works well with others.
- Represents the firm and markets its capabilities.
- Responds to client questions and concerns in a timely and thorough manner.
- Understands budgeted time constraints of jobs assigned
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years’ experience in production design
- Degree in Architecture or related field
- Proficient in REVIT and experience in AutoCAD is a plus
- Consistency: promises kept; credibility; trustworthiness
- Responsiveness, flexibility, approachability, and courtesy
- Expresses thoughts and ideas in a clear, organized, and articulate manner
- Knowing how emotions, preferences, and resources impact others
- Flexible and open to change
- Takes independent action and demonstrates original thinking
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and make timely, critical, and cost-effective decisions
- Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission and core values