Design Technician (Architecture Studio)

Otak•Denver, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Otak is seeking a creative, motivated, and collaborative Design Technician for its Architecture Studio in Denver, Colorado. The position supports all phases of architectural design by preparing presentation materials, building models, producing renderings, and developing construction documents. The technician works with interdisciplinary design professionals on projects such as mixed-use developments, multifamily buildings, and park structures. Under the mentorship of a Project Architect, the role offers the opportunity to deepen architectural knowledge and develop professionally in an interdisciplinary environment. The Design Technician contributes to project design and building-performance strategies, creates BIM models and technical and graphic documents, coordinates with project teams on building systems and architectural details, researches materials and systems, assists with field verification, and reviews submittals and material samples. The role also includes contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during project phases, including marketing and presentations as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
3 to 8 years of professional architectural experience.
Strong interest in developing innovative design solutions that improve people’s lives.
Collaborative communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Resourcefulness, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate through written materials, computer modeling, hand sketching, model building, and rendering.
Experience using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of sustainability principles and integrated design.
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project delivery methods.
Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with diverse project-team members.
Knowledge of building materials and systems and ability to develop construction details.
Knowledge of basic structural systems and MEP systems to coordinate work produced by those disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray, or other 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

Participate as an integrated design-team member throughout all phases of projects.
Develop an understanding of each project’s design philosophy and contribute to design and building-performance strategies.
Create BIM models, technical drawings, renderings, colored elevations, and other graphic documents for meetings, presentations, and submittals.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to define design direction, coordinate building systems, develop architectural details, and prepare design-review and construction documents.
Iterate on design and technical solutions to address project challenges.
Research materials and systems in support of sustainability, aesthetics, constructability, and building-enclosure performance goals.
Assist with field verification, including measurements and record documentation.
Review submittal drawings and material samples for conformance with the design.
Help maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during project phases, including marketing and client or owner presentations as required.
Work with team members, consultants, clients, and other Otak disciplines in a professional setting.