Junior Designer - Architecture

Skidmore Owings & Merrill•Austin, TX

About The Position

At SOM, the Junior Designer contributes to the development of project components under the direct supervision of project leadership. The role calls for initiative, process innovation, problem solving, sound decision-making, and close attention to precision and accuracy. The designer creates presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations, and communicates effectively with colleagues through timely written, oral, and visual means. The position involves conceptual design, integrating interdisciplinary criteria into a project component, and constructive collaboration with the project team. The Junior Designer demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, and uses appropriate tools to design and document work throughout project phases. The role manages time and workload to meet task deadlines and commitments, with frequent interaction and direction from project leadership. Applicants for design and project management positions must submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment of 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed; the portfolio should be included in the application section requesting a resume or CV.

Requirements

Recent completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
Strong collaborative ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages, maximum 5 MB; applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of a project aspect under the direct supervision of project leadership.
Exhibit initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality, with attention to precision and accuracy.
Produce presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations.
Communicate internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
Create and innovate using conceptual design ability.
Integrate interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a project component.
Collaborate at the project-team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques.
Use appropriate tools to design and document work at all project phases.
Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments, interacting frequently with and receiving direction from project leadership.