Architectural Associate (2+ years experience)

Overview

Develop design concepts, drawings, and models in Revit for architecture projects.

Key Responsibilities

• presentation drawings
• design development
• team coordination
• issue resolution
• client meetings
• site visits

Tasks

-Responsible for preparing presentation drawings and models and developing design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project. Become involved in coordination for internal team members and consultants. -Continue to recognize and document conflicts that arise during construction and offer alternatives to resolve these issues. -Attend client meetings to observe the overall process and develop presentation skills. -Work closely with team members and assist in completing projects on aggressive schedules by meeting deadlines within expected time and budget constraints. -Participate in construction site visits to better understand the construction process. -Develop a project’s program into alternative conceptual design proposals. Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, and design work in drawing, model, and 3D image formats. Prepare and start to own design development, documenting decisions, and evaluating project impact.

Requirements

• revit
• rhino
• sketchup
• 3d rendering
• grasshopper
• architecture degree

What You Bring

-Intermediate Revit knowledge required; have recently used Revit for at least two years in academic and professional settings. Works mostly in Revit to complete work on projects in one or more aspects (modeling, detailing, etc.). Makes edits to and works within established templates, standards, etc. Beginning to understand how firm projects are initially set up and how families are created. Expert Revit knowledge preferred. -Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media is required. -Ability to generate and refine drawings from design documentation to final documentation. Begin coordination with consultants and other disciplines. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required. NAAB-accredited professional degree or Master’s degree in architecture preferred. -Minimum two years of recent and relevant architectural experience required. -Experience in one of Flad’s market segments preferred. -Proficiency in Rhino or SketchUp, and 3D rendering software required. -Experience with real-time rendering engines (e.g., Enscape, Twin Motion, etc.) to generate still animations and renderings, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), visual scripting programs (e.g., Grasshopper and Dynamo), Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD preferred. -Sustainability accreditation preferred.

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Benefits

-Health, dental, and vision insurance -Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Hybrid work environment -Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration, and organization reimbursement -Generous paid time off and paid holidays

About Flad Architects

-Typical projects include high-performance labs, academic research facilities, hospitals, corporate R&D centers, and campus master plans. -Their services span architecture, interior design, structural and landscape engineering, master planning, sustainable design, innovation & analytics. -They have offices in ten U.S. cities, enabling both local presence and national reach, including Boston and San Diego expansions. -Specializing in environments that foster discovery and healing, their work often supports cutting-edge science and healthcare breakthroughs.

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