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OverviewFor over 20 years, this architectural and interior design firm has been delivering forward-thinking integrated design solutions. With offices throughout West Coast and New Jersey, this firm has designed creative offices for clients including Disney, Sony, Dreamworks, and HBO. Currently, they are seeking Designers to work on creative offices, corporate interiors, and tenant improvement projects. The firm is growing rapidly and is seeking several Technical Designers to join their Culver City office.In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with the client and internal project team to complete sets of project contract documents, including construction drawings, component and equipment schedules and specifications. The Designer will provide support in the development of all design and project phases.Responsibilities• Follow and create conceptual design concepts, final design concepts, construction documents and construction administration through the course of projects under the direction of the Job Captain or Project Manager.• Transform initial rough designs by Job Captain or Project Manager into working documents using current technologies as needed.• Support other offices with design needs either in-house or remotely as required.• Consult and support other employees and clients or consultants on the development of plans and specifications.• Ability to space plan from program and meet programming requirements.• Capable of developing a program for design and translating to space plan.• Capable of developing pricing plans to establish project budget.• Coordinates with team to meet Code and Zoning requirements.• ADA Code knowledge and ability to complete ADA Survey.• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.• Develop 3D models or design concepts.QualificationsPreferred candidates will have:• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years progressive relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.• 3-5 years’ experience in corporate interior design projects and tenant improvement.• Competent and knowledge of 2016 California Building Codes and Title 24 Code Compliance.• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the industry/profession. Including but not limited to office space planning, relevant color and material knowledge, current knowledge of building codes.• Ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly with a willingness to learn and accept new challenges.• High level of organization and attention to detail.• Multi-tasking ability and good judgment.• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks against deadlines and other metrics.• Self-starter, motivated, takes initiative, has strong work ethic.• Proficiency with computer tools and applications, skills should include Revit, AutoCad, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, 3D Max and most Microsoft suites or similar.Please Note: Delays may be experienced if uploading portfolio pdf. Do not exit out of page during upload. We look forward to receiving your application!Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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