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Architectural Designer SD

San Diego, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Enscape
  • Rhino
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • 3D modeling
  • accessibility standards

Nice to have

  • licensure
  • client expectations
  • graphic presentations
  • 3D renderings
  • construction drawings
  • hand-rendering

Role summary

Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is seeking a creative and collaborative Designer with 1-5 years of experience to join their team. This role involves supporting diverse architectural projects from concept to completion, including high-rise mixed-use residential, hospitality, civic, and public spaces. Responsibilities include collaborating on designs, creating presentations and drawings, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be proficient in 3D modeling software (Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino), Adobe Creative Suite, and possess knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainable design principles. A Bachelor's degree in architecture and progress towards licensure are required.

At Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C), we are fueled by creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. Our team champions a user-first approach that pushes design boundaries and fosters innovation. As a Designer you'll work directly with design and technical leaders to advance CJ+Cs diverse portfolio, encompassing high-rise mixed-use residential, hospitality, civic, and public projects. If you're dedicated to shaping impactful spaces and cultivating client partnerships, join CJ+C to succeed in a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment.

Your Role

As a Designer at CJ+C, you'll support teams in delivering innovative design projects, applying your foundational skills and creative energy to contribute to projects from concept to completion. With 0-5 years of experience, you're an emerging talent eager to learn and grow in design-driven projects, focusing on user-centered experiences. Your enthusiasm for collaboration, eagerness to learn, and commitment to design excellence make CJ+C the ideal place to launch your career in a vibrant, rewarding, and passionately curious environment.

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with the project designer and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and project execution.
  • Address complex design challenges with creative and practical solutions.
  • Engage in all project phases, including conceptual design, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and production.
  • Work with design teams, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
  • Assist in the management of client expectations, team communication, and coordination with consultants.
  • Participate in office initiatives, activities, and professional development programs.
  • Create graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.
  • Apply hand-rendering techniques to effectively convey design concepts.

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited institution
  • Actively working towards licensure is a plus
  • 1-5 years of relevant project experience
  • Skilled in 3D modeling software, Revit + SketchUp, Enscape, and/or other modeling software such as Rhino.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
  • Familiarity with applicable building codes and accessibility standards
  • Knowledge of sustainable design principles and certifications.
  • Eagerness to build collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders

To be considered, please provide a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

Final role, title, and compensation will be commensurate with the specific candidate's expertise and skill.

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