Location: Nashville, TN
Company: DLR Group
Architectural Designer in our new Nashville, TN office. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Position Summary As an Architectural Designer at DLR Group, you will collaborate with our cross-functional design teams to develop designs from conception through design development, prepare construction documents, specifications, team coordination, and support the project team through construction administration for a variety of project types and sizes.
As part of our integrated design teams, you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. If you are a curious, collaborative designer with a strategic
mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.
The successful candidate will: Engage in studio culture and the local community. Participate in all project phases, from conceptual design through construction administration. Present ideas and design solutions visually and verbally in a collaborative team environment, as well as self-manage and self-motivate. Collaborate with team members, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project
objectives. Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction documents.
Required Qualifications: Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program 3-5 years of professional experience in a commercial architecture firm Proficiency with computer drawing, modeling, and rendering software; Revit and Sketch Up are preferred Demonstrated proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and In Design) Positive and entrepreneurial spirit underlined by a strong work ethic Desire to continually learn, grow, and pursue design excellence in a fun environment Preferred Qualifications: Skilled in hand drawing techniques that communicate visually A demonstrated interest in sustainable building design Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, such as Grasshopper Proficiency with visualization software, such as Lumion or Enscape Knowledge of QA/QC process and building codes TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT DLR Group?
is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success.
At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Our ambition is to use our collective design voice to bring about a better society and create stronger communities by recognizing and addressing longstanding inequities in our nation.
Leading this change - to deliver a more equitable culture - aligns with DLR Group's Core Values and our brand promise to elevate the human experience through design. By exploring, discovering, sharing, and ultimately resolving inequities identified within our firm and the broader A/E/C industry, we can develop a more diverse and inclusive design culture to better fulfill our brand promise. Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. #LI-MISPDN-9ae7d-8ecd-80e6f374110c
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