Design Specialist

Sekisui House U.S.•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the architectural design function by producing, coordinating, and maintaining design drawings, documentation, and technical materials. This role works under moderate supervision and applies broad discipline knowledge to meet operational and functional targets with moderate impact on team results. This position also contributes to problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and providing limited guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant architectural design or design support experience, or equivalent (e.g., 6–8 years total experience)
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, design, drafting, or a related field
Experience supporting architectural design documentation or production activities
Experience working within a team-based architectural or design environment
Broad knowledge of architectural design principles and tools
Ability to review, interpret, and produce design documents and drawings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence team members through clear explanation of facts and practices
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work under moderate supervision and manage multiple assignments
High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
Proficiency with design and document management software
Ability to learn adjacent job areas as required
Ability to provide guidance to junior staff when needed

Nice To Haves

Additional experience supporting architectural design in a homebuilding or construction environment
Knowledge of architectural documentation standards and design workflows
Experience using architectural design or CAD software platforms

Responsibilities

Apply broad architectural design knowledge to support plan development, revisions, and documentation.
Work under moderate supervision to meet operational, functional, and business objectives with moderate impact on team results.
Prepare, update, and maintain architectural drawings, specifications, and related materials.
Collaborate with internal partners to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established design standards.
Influence others within the team through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
Address difficult problems by drawing on prior experience and performing analysis of design-related issues.
Identify when problems require understanding of other job areas and escalate appropriately.
Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and support employees.
Support quality control processes, file management, and design documentation accuracy.
Contribute to workflow improvements and standardization of documentation practices.