Designer 2, Architecture
Sacramento, CARMW architecture & interiors, is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm, with a collaborative culture. Our mission is to design engaging workplaces for great companies. We are currently experiencing exciting growth and seek an Architectural Designer to work on a variety of commercial office and industrial projects in our Sacramento studio.
Essential Function:
Defines and plans architectural designs to meet project requirements. Contributes to and assists with the development of architectural site and building designs.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with Project Manager on program, budget, and schedule for timely and appropriate design development.
- Develops planning and creative design concepts of a project.
- Responsible for preparing presentation, design drawings and preparation of design details.
- Works independently on design projects and often coordinating drafting efforts on projects.
- Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Supervises and/or prepares architectural plans and renderings.
- Consults manufactures, evaluates and selects materials and finish.
- Performs architectural assignments under direction but not immediate supervision.
- Coordinates consultants’ work during design phases.
- Develops design alternatives to meet the client’s programmatic requirements, ensures compliance with building codes and technical suitability.
- Responsible for finish plans and specifications or approval of materials and construction.
- Develops solutions, which integrate building systems, structure, etc.
- Develops presentation techniques that communicate the design concept(s) to the client.
- Assists in the construction administration phase by reviewing construction for general conformance with the design concept.
- Assists in preparing, reviews, and evaluates cost estimates during Schematic and Design Development phases.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirement:
- Professional degree or recognized equivalent with 4 -8 years of experience.
- Experience in commercial architecture with specific experience in planning and design.
- Highly creative with the ability to execute high level of design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD. Experience in SketchUp is desired.
- Problem solver with a strong sense of design, building systems, and materials.
- Technically minded.
- Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and to work within a team structure.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude with strong aptitude for learning.
For consideration, please email your resume and work samples to hr@rmw.com referencing the position title on the email subject line. No phone calls, please. RMW architecture & interiors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.