Architectural Designer

About the position

A small Architectural Firm is currently hiring for a fully remote Architectural Designer. This is going to support a small firm of 4 employees, including the owner of the company. This position requires several non-negotiable qualifications, which are: 1) Revit, 2) Residential Projects, and 3) Wood Framing experience. This is going to be an ongoing contract opportunity that is set as a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This position is going to be a heads-down and heavy production role that requires a lot of independent work. The hours for this role will be around 30-40 hours a week, which depends on the project volume.

Responsibilities

• Will utilize Revit.
• Responsible for project-specific design analysis and drafting, graphics, and drawing production, under the direction of a Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Will be involved in permitting processes, including jurisdiction-specific code checks.
• Working with energy codes and spreadsheet documentation.
• Will perform hands-on work with technical design, flashing details, custom building components...etc.
• Support technical design and drawing preparation for submittals beyond drafting.

Requirements

• [Non-negotiable] Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a relevant degree.
• [Non-negotiable] 2-4 years of professional experience.
• [Non-negotiable] Must have a portfolio and references available to send over for consideration.
• [Non-negotiable] Must have a minimum of 1+ years of Revit.
• [Non-negotiable] Must have Residential project experience, specifically with Wood Framing.
• Work experience designing residential building types including: detached single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, townhomes, multifamily, and mixed-use buildings, and/or hotels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience designing in Type VA & VB construction and wood light-frame in particular.
• Experience with permitting processes.
• Comfortable working in a heavy, heads-down production role.
• Comfortable working in a small firm of 4 employees.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)