at Crate & Barrel in Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Entry Project Architect. This Entry Project Architect will assist Senior Project Architects or Project Architects during the concept design, design development, design coordination and construction administration phases of the built environment for any company brand store location. This position is a 4 day hybrid position based out of our Headquarters located in the Northbrook, Illinois office. What you’ll do…+ Produce a building information model from AutoCAD files and/or sketches and coordinate a cohesive Revit file according to department standards for each store project
+ Assist a senior project architect or project architect during development of the site and building design for each store project, in collaboration with the director of architecture
+ Produce high quality renderings and presentation materials associated with the concept development and design documentation processes
+ Assist the director of architecture or architecture department manager with special department or company projects, as needed
+ Attend project meetings during all phases of a store project, at the discretion of a project architect
+ Attend and participate in weekly Architecture Department staff meetings
+ Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all company associates and external colleagues
What you’ll bring to the table…+ Working knowledge of applicable business software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Google Business Applications (Gmail, Drive, Slides)
+ Proficiency with industry specific software, including: Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3dS Max, and SketchUp
+ Working knowledge of applicable design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Bluebeam ReVu
We’d love to hear from you if you have…+ MUST provide Portfolio link on resume or PDF of sample work
+ Pre-professional Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Architecture or Interior Architecture
+ 1 year of related work experience, inclusive of part-time, in-office interships and co-op work
+ High-quality and flexible building design and space planning skills, and ability to sketch and clearly present design ideas
+ Basic comprehension of construction documents and ability to document construction principles
+ Basic knowledge of engineering systems and applications
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Proficiency with basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts
+ Familiarity with both PC/Windows and Apple O/S
#li-hybridEuromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.