Junior Architectural Designer – Misssissauga

• Produce deliverables to illustrate conceptual, schematic, and detailed design including massing models, diagrams, and sketches.
• Participate in the production of architectural construction drawing sets receiving direction from more senior architectural staff.
• Assist with administrative tasks like setup of lunch & learn sessions, organize sample libraries, perform CAD work for office standards, collect and organize reference information, etc.
• Produce graphic material for diagrams, isometrics and sketches of building components intended for design brief reports, presentation material, brochures, etc.

You bring to the role:
Essential:

• Graduated from a post-secondary institution with a degree/ diploma in architecture, building sciences, architectural design, architectural technologists, etc.
• Academic knowledge of space planning, building envelope design, interior design, and architectural design concepts.
• Possess academic knowledge of architectural graphic standards, material technical standards and building codes.
• Possess knowledge of the design systems of other disciplines such as, civil, structural, HVAC, electrical, and how they integrate with architectural work for the delivery of conceptual and construction projects.
• Produced presentation material including sketches, details, perspectives, diagrams, and similar graphic representation by hand and/or with design software (Including Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint etc.)
• Produced architectural drawings including but not limited to context plans, site plans, floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, sections wall sections, details, schedules, etc.
• Worked extensively with two-dimensional drafting software for production of drawings such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Skilled with tri-dimensional modelling software such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, FormIt, Vray, Lumion, etc. to produce massing models, renderings, and animations.
• Experienced with BIM modelling software such as Revit, AECOsim, OpenBuildings, ArchiCAD, etc. to produce construction drawings
• Worked extensively with graphic design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Has working knowledge of administrative software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ProjectWise, MS Teams, Webex, etc.
• Ability to learn new procedures, skills, software, and tools required to perform the work.

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Worked with parametric design software for production of models with Rhino, Grasshopper 3D, etc.
• Used software such as Bluebeam Studio to perform quality checks, interdisciplinary review sessions and mark-ups of documents.
• Assisted construction administration tasks with documents such as RFIs shop drawings, samples, site instructions, site visits, change orders, bill of materials, cost estimates, etc.
• Has performed design coordination with other disciplines in the production of conceptual, schematic, or detailed design.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work well in a team and individual environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.