Designer I

Crawford Architects is seeking a Designer I to join our growing Kansas City office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist in the overall efforts of various project phases, including architectural design, documentation, and construction administration. The Designer I will be responsible for architectural design, documentation and construction administration; creating feasibility and concept studies; develops 2D and 3D images; ensures all of the firm’s projects and designs are feasible, meets the clients’ needs and budget, while reflecting Crawford Architects' standards, mission and goals.

 Essential Job Functions: The Designer I will assist the principal architects and project managers with the following:

• Analyze and develop approaches to the creation of architectural design, design development and documentation
• Develop, modify and | or review drawings according to established standards
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Ensures documentation for all phases conforms to QA | QC and Best Practice Standards applying proper QA | QC methods throughout project
• Understand and translate design intent, product and code research, into technical documents
• Completion of feasibility and concept studies
• Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, Programming and Master planning
• Provides construction administration services - overseeing the project completion
• Development of As-Built drawing sets to deliver to client
• Digital rendering and 3D modeling presentations/design drawings
• Client, consultant and contractor project information coordination
• Maintain relationships with clients, sub-contractors and construction team, answer questions and provide solutions
• Creating client presentations and interviews
• Mentoring and directing work of graduate designers in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards

Requirements

Education: An accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree or a Master of Architecture (MArch) is preferred. Architecture License is preferred, but not required.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the practice of architecture and | or architectural design | documentation working toward licensure

Necessary Skills: The candidate should have strong skills in creative and technical thinking, verbal, written & graphic communication plus the following additional requirements:

• Strong knowledge of design principles and the ability to interpret design concepts and layouts, including commonly used standards, practices and procedures within the profession
• Strong knowledge of sustainability including USGBD | LEED, LEED accreditation preferred

• Knowledge of building regulations, life safety codes, design techniques, tools and design principles involved in the production of precision technical plans
• Strong creative and technical thinking skills
• Strong presentation & graphic communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, graphically, verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suites
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work within budgetary guidelines providing high quality service to clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with many different constituents and personnel

Benefits

• Crawford Architects offers a competitive compensation package, including company contributed HRA, 401k matching, and ESOP eligibility after 1 year of service.

• Open studio plan promotes workflow and communication.

• Employee Events, such as attending local sporting events, employee golf tournament, chili cook-off, family picnics, annual holiday parties.