Designer

Designer

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $70,034.00 to $113,200.00 per year 

Workplace Type: Applicants may be considered for hybrid or remote telework options,  
based on assessment of job responsibilities, access to internet/technology, and applicant suitability. Multiple positions available.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE: 

• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design and coordination of large complex projects. 
• Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs.
• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. 
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff. 
• Responsible for preparing architectural contract drawings and documents necessary for designing and constructing buildings, including theoretical and practical application of architecture and design knowledge in working with international Building Codes, construction specifications, Building Information Modeling (BIM) towards the production of design instruments that include plans, sections, elevations, and construction details.
• Draft, model, and prepare detailing drawings of architectural designs and plans including determining the functional and/or spatial requirements of architectural structures.
• Prepare detailed design document and schematics for clients vis-a-vis customized design and structure specifications. 
• Responsible for making the required calculations for the layout and making sure that the project's blueprints and layouts comply with industry codes and legal standards.
• Perform site analysis and feasibility studies to determine if a location is suitable for a building based on environmental factors such as sunlight exposure and wind patterns. 
• Identify building materials, preparing estimated costs including construction materials and labor cost, and assessing the total construction time of projects. 
• Develop final construction plans incorporating the building's appearance as well as details for its construction including floor plans, elevations, renderings, and sketches.
• Provide working drawings, schematics and input to the construction team. 
• Coordinates architectural scope of work with that of other engineering disciplines (such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire-Protection) for integration into building systems.
• Exercises sound judgement in the execution of assigned projects, including assignments employee may delegate to more junior team members. 
• Research and solved problems independently and seeks input from more experienced resources when needed. 
• Exercises QA/QC over own and delegated work but seeks guidance when needed or when time constraints dictate.  
• Organize the work effort of junior staff for portions of the work performed under the employee’s supervision. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have a Master’s degree and five (5) years’ experience in Architecture or related in the job offered or relevant architecture-related occupation. In lieu of  Master’s degree will accept a 5 Year Bachelor degree in Architecture or related plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or relevant architecture-related occupation. Applicants that qualify through a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture must have five-year Bachelor’s degree. 

Must have the following:
 
(1) Working knowledge of Revit, Rhino, 3DS Max, Vray and Grasshoper as well as the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
(2) Superior design skills related to the design of large and complex buildings, including mixed-use, educational, commercial, and/or mission critical facilities.
(3) Working knowledge of US based codes, such as the current International Building Code, and standards related to accessibility and sustainability ADA, LEED are required.       #LI-DNI 

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible vacation:
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.
 

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.