Designer – Housing

Pope Design Group is seeking a passionate and ambitious Designer that seeks to make a positive and impactful difference in our community through the spaces we create. 

This position will provide an opportunity to collaborate with integrated design teams on multi-family and affordable housing, senior living, assisted Living, and skilled nursing, projects of various sizes and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural design and documentation work for projects involving construction of new buildings, additions and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
• Assist project team with translating design concepts into workable construction systems and evaluating alternatives to develop solutions.
• Use the company’s established techniques, procedures, and equipment to prepare project documents.
• Work with others to design, compile data, conduct field verifications, and prepare documentation/plans and renderings.
• Coordinate specifications and drawings, including consultant coordination and can make independent decisions for projects and project teams.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Conduct material research under direction and begin to develop an awareness of building codes. Reviews general submittals under supervision.
• Maintain records to document phases of client/architect/contractor relationship and activities.

Client Interface

• The project team all work together on developing a positive relationship of trust with our clients and fostering a commitment to external and internal client service.
• May work with project team members, consultants and clients to confirm objectives and formulate options; may attend and assist with client meetings and visit job sites with other members of the team.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Professional Degree in Architecture required (on path to licensure).
• 3-7 years of relevant experience. Prior multi-family housing experience a plus.
• Experience with Revit required. Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite and Rendering software a plus.
• Ability to work from designs/drawings of others to prepare architectural plans and renderings, with a good design sense and the proven ability to produce and share successful design ideas using digital media and other tools.
• Committed to learning about the field of architecture and design and incorporating the knowledge into day-to-day business practices.
• Open to constructive feedback and implements feedback into resolutions.
• Passion and drive for architectural practice, proactive communicator that works well independently and with a team.