Intermediate Designer (Culver City)

Intermediate Designer (Culver City)

Wolcott Architecture Interiors, a leading Full Service Architecture Interior Design Firm based in Culver City, is accepting resumes for an Intermediate Designer that will assist the Design Lead.

Typical skills and duties include:

Working knowledge of fundamental aspects of interior planning and design.
Working knowledge of staff and space programming.
Working knowledge of furnishings, architectural materials and construction costs.
Working knowledge of local codes (including ADA, IBC, Title 24, and CBC codes).
Capable of developing space plans with minimal supervision and oversight.
Capable of developing basic furniture specifications and schematic installation drawings, including systems furniture.
Capable of developing and presenting basic design concepts for architectural treatments, detailing, lighting, materials, and furnishings with minimal supervision and oversight.
Capable of basic black-line hand sketching sufficient to communicate design concepts and intent.
Capable of preparing CAD-generated architectural working drawings with minimal supervision and oversight.
Have proficiency with Sketch-up as well as working knowledge of 3D Studio Max or Rhino for 3D rendering of design elements.
Be able to review shop drawings and submittals.
Capable of assisting in preparation of presentation materials including computer-generated, hand-drawn and photographic images and creation of material boards. Knowledgeable of capabilities and materials of printing, graphic, and reprographic service providers.
Capable of leading furniture inventory and survey, and documentation of as-built conditions.
Basic editing capability in industry-standard word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), presentation (MS PowerPoint), image editing (PhotoShop or equal), scheduling (MS Project), page layout (Illustrator or equal), e-mail (Outlook), web browser (IE or equal), and file formatting (Acrobat) programs, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD Architectural Desktop.
Responsible for review and coordination of a complete construction document set prior to final review by the Design Lead or others.
Basic awareness and understanding of project schedule, design fees, project budgets, reimbursable costs, etc.
Work with staff, either individually or in-groups, to provide a positive atmosphere for learning and professional growth.
May occasionally be called upon to: Prepare transmittals, brochures or other marketing materials
Perform tasks relative to procurement
Assist with administrative documentation related to project management.
Basic knowledge of LEED/Sustainability design concepts and certification requirements.

Experience Required: A minimum of 6 years previous design experience in the architectural/interiors field.

A full Benefits Package is available that includes Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) and PTO. Send resume including salary history and salary requirements.

• Location: Culver City
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