Architect / Technical Designer (Retail Sector) - Mid Level

Vocon Design - Cleveland, OH • Cleveland, OH

207d

About The Position

At Vocon, we are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. We believe that every project can make life better, and strong relationships inspire great work. We are looking for a passionate architect – licensed or on the path – who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment and brings energy, curiosity, and creativity to every phase of the design process. As a mid-level design professional, you will support various project delivery efforts across multiple phases, performing foundational architectural tasks and contributing to developing design and technical solutions. You will engage in drawing production, design development, and coordination with consultants and internal teams.

Requirements

• Design professional with typically five to ten years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.
• Degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Design professional with typically five plus years in the retail sector.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills.

Nice To Haves

• LEED and/or Well credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to executing small and medium-sized projects of limited complexity.
• Actively and regularly partner with project leaders and teammates to execute projects.
• Participate as a contributing member of the project team in all aspects of the project scope.
• Contribute to project execution across multiple project phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development.
• Produce design and presentation documents as required.
• Participate in client design presentations as required.
• Collaborate with team members early and often to inform design outcomes.
• Accountable for contributing to projects in alignment with the fee, schedule, and construction cost in collaboration with the project team.
• Contribute to the construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
• Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline: interiors and architecture.
• Support project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
• Support project team coordination for material location documentation.
• Perform design layouts and features, including researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
• Develop design and technical solutions under the supervision of an architect, interior designer, director, or principal.
• Perform specific portions of assignments using prescribed methods under general supervision.
• Assist with specifications and research products.
• Contribute to code analyses and be a primary point of contact with jurisdictions.
• Conduct on-site observations and prepare architect’s field reports.
• Assist in submittal reviews during construction, maintain RFI and submittal logs.
• Perform site surveys and maintain resource materials.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees