Intermediate Designer - Austin, TX

SOM • Austin, TX

115d • $63,000 - $72,000

About The Position

SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as an Intermediate Designer - Architecture in Austin, TX for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career. At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Requirements

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional licensure process is in progress; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of distinct portions of a project with regular supervision by Project Leadership.
• Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
• Produces and coordinates presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability.
• Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a portion of a project.
• Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
• Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies.
• Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
• Shares knowledge with less experienced staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
• 401K matching
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Employee discount programs
• Hybrid/flexible schedules
• Paid family leave
• Paid vacation
• Backup child and elder care
• Employee assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees
• Specialized in-house career development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees