Senior Designer - Technical Specialist

Company: Unispace
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

We're Unispace and we believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers well-being . We see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategizing, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after our people ensuring we provide rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on well-being . If that sounds like an environment that would bring out the best in you, then keep reading! Do you have a passion for driving interior design workplace solutions for clients? Do you love working with Revit? Do you have knowledge of local building codes? Are you truly passionate about design and ready to take your creativity to the next level?-- Our studio is seeking an extraordinary Senior Designer - Technical Specialist who loves working in a fast-paced environment who is not afraid of hard work and can help drive our function and further raise our Design profile! You will develop and effectively communicate high quality concept designs for pitches for projects, tenders and potential clients and then lead the way by coordinating project consultants on the design outputs. What You're Responsible for Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc. Lead communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting--officials Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges Construction Documentation and Quality Control Review-- Maintain project manual and specifications Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI's during construction--Provide QA/QC for all projects. Your Qualifications---- Bachelor's or--Master's--degree in Architecture 8+ years of experience in a commercial design firm; focusing on base building and interior architecture-- Expertise in Revit,--and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures LEED or WELL accreditation preferred Collaborate with project designers and construction team to refine and develop elegant, cost-effective and buildable solutions Excels in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment-- Technical knowledge, skills or other acknowledgements Intermediate documentation and field observational skills Working knowledge of CDs and procedures Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements Working knowledge of space requirements Working knowledge of contract administration Advanced Revit skills Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise What We Will Offer You'll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career. Sound like you? Don't wait, send us your resume and portfolio !

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