at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Designer / Level 2 / Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Detroit, Sacramento and San Francisco
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Early career designers join HED with passions for collaboration, critical thinking, professional-growth, and great design, and gain exposure to multiple market sections including Mission Critical, Healthcare, Housing, PreK-12 schools, Higher Education, Government and Science and Technology. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic,excels working in a hybrid work environment under the supervision of a Project Architect, is nimble and enjoys applying his/her/their talents through all phases of the project, from itsearliest stages through construction administration. HED is lookingdesigners interested in a varied experience that includes applying their graphic skills to project work, pursuits, model building, and competitions, while homing their technical skills on project assignment
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the delivery of professional services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines under the supervision of the job captain and project architect.
Understand the design intent and and assist with its documentation
Assist with required code research for project assignments
Assist with material and product research as required for project development
Participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule
Coordinate with team as directed to provide written documentation where needed
Assist with responding to requests for information and submittal reviews under the direction of the job captain and project architect.
Participate in technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance
Participate in the development of graphics, 3D visualization and models for project pursuits and competitions
Support design work with model building and material collection
Other assignments as directed by the project team or supervisor
SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
Commitment to taking the ARE
Interest in and enthusiasm for sustainable design strategies.
Level of experience from newly graduated to five years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in Rhino and preferred experience in BIM software, such as Revit
Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
A commitment to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
A desire to work at an organization where growth and positive impact is crucial.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings
Ability to access existing and new project sites for the purposes of project observation, investigation, and evaluation
Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
