Designer

at BSA LifeStructures in Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States

Job Description

BSA LifeStructures is looking for a Designer to work within our Architectural team in our St. Louis studio. The purpose of this position is to assist with developing design ideas, architectural documentation, and the delivery of assigned projects.

Following 90 days of employment, employees are eligible to work remotely 16 hours per week. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architectural design and planning process on projects. Assist in client engagement through all processes and tools.
  • Prepares design presentation documentation, design process documentation, and working drawings.
  • May present limited portions of design to client, participates in consulting partner or design committee meetings and discusses need for modification for change.
• Project delivery and support provided
  • Participates in all design and construction phases of projects. 
  • Communicates and improves some design processes with other team members. 
  • May "own" limited portions of project delivery and works on documents / details to deliver specified portion of project within assigned workplan hours.
• Pursue certification and/or licensure (if on a licensure track)
• Minimize rework
  • Participates in project debriefs and lesson’s learned sessions.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reads publications, attends presentations, and consults with various project personnel to establish design concepts
• Promote company’s reputation through good client relations.
• Continually increase technical knowledge of materials, products, and detailing.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Critical Skills and Abilities

• Design:  Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; collaborate with others to modify design; applies design principles
• Effective communication skills:  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret information.
• Strong Collaboration Skills:  Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• High Accuracy and attention to detail: Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details, organizes and maintains a system of records.
• Ownership Mentality:   Possesses a sense of ownership in all deliverables. Utilizes knowledge and opportunity to continually strive for excellence within an empowering culture. Collaborates and supports fellow employee owners in ongoing improvements. Understands personal accountability within their role in the company.  
• Computer skills required:  Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Apps; familiarity with Deltek Vision preferred.
  • Architecture: Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam; Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Education/Experience Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture
• 2-5 years of applicable experience.

BSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.