Architecture Designer II

Ballinger•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve. Ballinger is seeking a Designer II to collaborate with team members through the complete design and construction process. This position specializes in the design and planning of healthcare, academic and research facilities, working closely with architects and engineers to develop design concepts and translate them into detailed drawings and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Architecture or equivalent; BS or BA degree in Interiors or knowledge gained over years of work experience; or MArch
Entry level or up to Five years of experience
In the final stages of working toward your Professional Licensure (RA)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Attention to detail
Self-starter, able to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
Ability to take direction within a larger team
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
Ability to define targeted expertise
Interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

Conduct design related research
Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
Produce 3D renderings
Pick up redlines in a documentation set
Provide mentorship and actively share knowledge
Create and maintain Firm technical standards