Design Technician (Architecture Studio)

Description

• Participate in maintaining contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, including marketing and client/owner presentations as required.
• Develop a thorough understanding of a project’s design philosophy and provide input in developing a design and building performance strategy.
• Assist in field verification, including field measurements and record documentation.
• Assist in the research of materials and systems necessary to execute the project, including for sustainability, aesthetic, constructability, and building enclosure applications.
• Work alongside project team members to create BIM models, technical drawings, renderings, colored elevations, and other graphic documents for meetings, presentations, and submittals.
• Review shop drawings and material samples for conformance with design.
• Work on dynamic projects as a fully integrated member of the design team, participating at all phases of design.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to define the overall design direction, coordinate building systems, develop architectural design details, and prepare documents to support the design review and construction processes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building materials and systems and able to develop construction details.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with diverse project team members.
• Hone problem solving skills through iteration and development of innovative solutions to solve technical and design challenges.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Knowledge of principles of sustainability and integrated design.
• Knowledge of basic structural systems and MEP systems to ensure proper coordination of the work produced by such disciplines.
• Resourcefulness, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of mediums, including computer modeling, hand sketching, model building, rendering, etc.
• Curiosity replaces judgment, and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Project Delivery methods.
• Experience using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, V-ray, or other 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Profound enthusiasm for exploring and creating innovative design solutions that make a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Knowledge of architectural principles including:

Benefits

• Gain experience in a professional setting, working with team members, consultants, clients, and other Otak disciplines.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance