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THE HILL PARTNERSHIP INC

Project Designer

THE HILL PARTNERSHIP INC, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Job Description As a Project Designer, you are an integral part of the project design team. You must understand a project’s complex parameters and, in collaboration with the Senior Designer and other team members, help transform them into clear and comprehensive design solutions. You are expected to apply a combination of strong communication skills (both graphic and verbal), creativity, and problem-solving abilities to meet the project’s design goals and objectives. A foundational understanding of design-related codes and safety requirements, building systems, materials, and construction techniques is essential for both roles.

Project Designers work closely with design principals, directors, senior designers, clients, and other project team members. They bring collaboration and initiative and are able to operate more independently, leading design efforts with less oversight.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING

Support Business Development and Marketing with specific components of RFQ/RFP as required

In collaboration with Marketing, prepare presentations for project pursuits as required

Participate in project interviews as required

Develop site capacity studies and/or design documents as required

Attendance at industry events (i.e., conferences, workshops, seminars)

PROJECT SET-UP Support Senior Designer and Project Architect as necessary to:

Set up project directory within F Drive

Establish Revit model based on templates and project specific requirements

In collaboration with the Senior Designer and Project Manager, file all critical project correspondence within project filing system

PROGRAMMING/ENTITLEMENT THROUGH JURISDICTIONAL APPROVALS

Support the development of one or more project designs (contingent on size and complexity of project) from commencement through jurisdictional approval

Support with design-related tasks such as:

Programming or site studies, as required

Space Planning

Architectural Development (Interior & Exterior)

Prepare design documents such as 3D renderings, animations and flythroughs, as well as various Schematic exhibits (i.e., Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sections, and Elevations) by utilizing 3D modeling and presentation design software, including:

SketchUp

Revit

Rendering software (Lumion or Twin Motion, or Enscape)

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

AI Engines

Energy Modeling Software & Plugins

Prepare and as required, deliver design presentations

Coordinate building design with consultants and in-house technical team

Collaborate with Interior designers

Meet project deadlines and schedules

Design to the project budget requirements, and propose alternatives as required

BIDDING/CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION/CLOSE-OUT

Support Construction Administrator as required

ADMINISTRATIVE

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Continued development of presentation and public speaking skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Establishing and articulating design concepts and vision

Good verbal communication and presentation skills; confident in client-facing settings

Interior space planning

Architectural development (elevations and design details)

Preparation of compelling client presentations

Coordination with in-house team members and external consultants

REQUIREMENTS

5-10 years in an architectural firm

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

DSA experience a plus

California Architect license preferred but not required

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Near and visual acuity to interpret written documentation, reading very small print, maintains accurate records, recognize people and provide direction.

Use of hands for simple and firm grasping, as well as, fine manipulating ability to reach and handle equipment, records, and reports.

Higher-level cognitive skills to move quickly from one task to another and to attend to detail. Able to concentrate and set priorities despite distractions.

Speaking and hearing skills to converse verbally by telephone, in writing, and in person in an appropriate fashion, to ensure customers and employees are properly addressed in a precise manner.

Ability to travel as needed for client presentations, conferences, or business development meetings.

This hybrid role is available in either our Newport Beach or San Diego office.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays

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