Designer I

About the job

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

This position is open to work with our sister concern Perkins&Will, a globally recognized, multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm headquartered in Chicago, USA. The firm provides integrated planning, design, and project management services across sectors including aviation, transportation, urban infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Supports preparation of creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.

Provides design support under supervision for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

Performs product research and assists team with material selections.

Assists in preparing client presentation materials using design application skills and creative ideas.

Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.

Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compile data for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.

Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.

Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.

Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Proficiencies

BIM Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction administration

Sketching

Software

Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software

Basic to Intermediate Revit

Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper

Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Requirements added by the job poster

Bachelor's Degree

0-3years of work experience with Revit