Designer

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

8d•$60,315 - $85,193

About The Position

The Designer is an entry-level member of Northeastern University’s In-House Design & Construction group (IHDC), contributing to projects across the University’s colleges, departments, and divisions throughout its Global Network. Projects include student lounges, dormitories, dining halls, classrooms, library spaces, and office fit-outs. Designers provide additional support to project teams comprising a Designer/Project Manager and a Designer/Assistant Project Manager. The role collaborates with project teams on design and supports project delivery from planning through completion. Work includes preparing architectural drawing sets, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) presentations and renderings, documenting existing conditions, and assisting with design development from schematic design through construction documents. The Designer also works with Design Co-ops on production needs and helps maintain graphic and CAD/BIM standards and the finish library. The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50. Northeastern states that starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees. Benefit-eligible employees may receive medical, vision, and dental coverage; paid time off; tuition assistance; wellness and life benefits; retirement benefits; and commuting and transportation benefits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret architectural documents.
Self-motivated problem solver able to work independently on difficult and complex tasks while making sound decisions.
Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design, or a related field; a minimum of four years of experience may substitute for a professional degree.

Nice To Haves

Preferred software knowledge: AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Produce drawing sets, including construction drawings, assessments, test fits, and sketches, using BIM, CAD, or hand sketching as needed.
Assist with, and in some situations lead, furniture and finish specification for projects in design; identify options, prepare them in a presentable format, and document them appropriately.
Maintain and define CAD/BIM standards related to the team’s design processes.
Maintain and manage the physical and digital finish library.
Collaborate with project teams on design and create architectural drawing sets, FF&E presentations and renderings, and documentation of existing conditions.
Collaborate with Design Co-ops to execute production needs and maintain graphic standards for quality control.
Provide documentation and assistance in design development from schematic design through the construction documents phase.
Assist in specifying paint, flooring, lighting, associated finishes, and furniture.