Project Architect/Designer
Multiple Locations
Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year (depending on experience)
Benefits Eligibility: Health Insurance; 401K, paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off. We also offer incentive-based bonus opportunities, educational reimbursement, and a 9/80 work schedule resulting in every other Friday off.
Nielsen Studios is a boutique architecture-led creative design firm rooted in the Bay Area for over three decades. Our full-service firm allows our clients to work with us from the planning stages to construction, allowing them to start and complete their projects with our unique client-centered process. A top priority is a strong balance between exceptional design, budget accountability, and timeliness.
Our combination of unique creativity and successful problem-solving allows us to work on various exciting hospitality, medical, retail, and residential projects. We are architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and, more importantly, all-around good people committed to success. We are experts in our field but are always open to learning more and improving. We are a "work hard, play hard" team culture with a healthy work-life balance. Our daily work is just one part of the whole.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a well-rounded teammate to hop on our bus with us! Ideally, someone able to handle various assignments and daily responsibilities that can vary greatly. You will work with our Team to bring projects to fruition.
You will produce technical documentation as necessary or manage production team members, and communicate project progress to the required team members and our clients to exceed our client's expectations.
Benefits:
Health Insurance; 401K, paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off.
We also offer incentive-based bonus opportunities, educational reimbursement, and a 9/80 work schedule resulting in every other Friday off.
Your Qualifications:
Active license (or a path to licensing) with 5-10 years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
Working knowledge of Archicad or Revit
Knowledge of residential and commercial building codes, standards, and building structures
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form with the project team
Basic technical understanding of architectural design, interior, and furniture design
Ownership and accountability for firm-wide success
Long term commitment
Excel in a team-based and fast-paced environment
Superior leadership, communication skills, and highly organized
High level of design competence and expertise
Must understand and be able to articulate the brand aesthetic
Must possess an elevated design sensibility and knowledge of architectural and interior design details
Must have strong programming and space planning skills
Create a sense of trust and urgency with clients
Anticipate potential challenges or obstacles and timely identifies and implement solutions
Think strategically and participate in executive-level planning
Exceptional attention to detail
Flexibility
Possess initiative!!
LEED accreditation
Experience with project management software, such as Core and Basecamp
Experience with office software, such as G Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Evernote, Dropbox, Miro
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the project team to develop and execute appropriate design solutions for projects
Ensure the integrity of the design based on the client's vision
Prepare graphic materials for presentations to clients
Prepare study models as necessary
Review bids and contracts related to the project for content and accuracy for the final review
Research alternative solutions for budget constraints
Perform site inspections for verification of design intent
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Review shop drawings for design intent, review mock-ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
LEED accreditation
Experience with project management software, such as Core and Basecamp
Experience with office software, such as G Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Evernote, Dropbox, Miro
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
Revit/ArchiCad: 5 years (Preferred)
Team management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations