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Architect / Technical Designer

Vocon, Chicago

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Overview

As a mid-level design professional, you will contribute to project delivery across multiple phases, including design development and technical execution. This role requires a strong architecture and interior design foundation and the ability to work independently on small to medium-scale projects or support larger initiatives under senior leadership. You will be responsible for design documentation, consultant coordination, and project execution, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on small to medium projects with limited complexity, collaborating closely with project leaders and other team members.
  • Participate as a key contributor in all phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development.
  • Develop design and presentation documents as required.
  • Engage with clients, contributing to design presentations and discussions.
  • Ensure project alignment by collaborating with the project team on the fee, schedule, and construction budgets.
  • Collaborate with team members early and often to inform design outcomes.
  • Oversee construction documentation to maintain design intent throughout the process.
  • Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline: Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking and Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning.
  • Coordinate material selections, specifications, and location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.).
  • Perform design layouts and features, including researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
  • Develop design and technical solutions under the supervision of the project leader.
  • Perform specific portions of assignments using prescribed methods, design/production software, general office software, and current presentation tools and standards.
  • Assist with specifications and research products.
  • Conduct code analyses, be the primary contact with jurisdictions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct on-site observations and prepares architect’s field reports.
  • Maintain RFI and submittal logs, assisting with construction-phase coordination.
  • Perform site surveys and maintain resource materials.
  • Adapt to emerging responsibilities based on project needs.

Capabilities

  • Strong project execution skills with knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of architecture.
  • Highly adaptable and able to focus on a single client with diverse project types or manage multiple concurrent projects at various development stages.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
  • Proven communication ability with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong project and people leadership skills.
  • Strong skills in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
  • Possess BIM modeling skills.

Qualifications

  • Design professional with (typically) five to ten years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.
  • Degree in architecture from an accredited university
  • LEED and/or Well credentials are a plus

Note: Vocon’s recruitment team only corresponds with email addresses in the domain "@vocon.com".

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