
Associate Building Designer
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Job Description
ICON is looking for an Associate Building Designer to join our Design-Build Department. As part of a small, passionate, accomplished team, you will design, evaluate, and deliver world-class high-performance building designs using ICON's technology set. As an ICONIC, you will be a direct contributor to the development of entirely novel approaches to high-performance buildings and you will have the opportunity to work with your team to advance humankind's ability to provide dignified, affordable, resilient, and sustainable shelter to the world. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of Building Design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the development of ICON's concrete 3D-printed wall system to maximize human comfort, safety, experience, and sustainability.
- Develop concept designs, schematic diagrams, and concept-level drawing sets to effectively communicate the possibilities of ICON's 3D printed architecture
- Develop construction diagrams to effectively communicate construction sequencing for the successful integration of building envelope components and building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
- Evolve ICON's drawing templates, organize ICON's detail library, and assist in the development of ICON's architectural design catalog.
- Produce drawings to communicate design intent for research and development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field of study
- 0-2 years of post-graduate experience in the Architecture field
- Proficiency in Rhino, Enscape, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign),
- Strong conceptual and design skills
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- The ability to develop design options in collaboration with design teams and to take initiative in response to direction from Project Leadership.
- Proficiency Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
- Revit experience is preferred but not required.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Well organized, works well independently and a self-starter, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage one's own time
- A flexible and open attitude towards new and iterative ways of working
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new tools and processes.
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