Project Designer (Architect 1 equivalent)
Location: Blue Hill, ME
Type: Full-time

Elliott Architects is seeking to expand our team. We maintain a collaborative, design-focused practice that prioritizes the role of site and environment to create architecture that is an appropriate synthesis of client, place, and time. Elliott Architects offers a team-oriented design environment where people are encouraged to bring their best creative spirit to their work. Our studio thrives on engagement, learning, and innovation.

A Project Designer at our office works closely with an Associate or Partner to collaborate on several projects at any one time. They will be involved in the documentation of building designs, creation of presentation drawings, and model building for client and team meetings, all while increasing their knowledge of design and construction through job site visits, in house critiques, and office discussions.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture.

• Experience with design projects of moderate complexity.

 Design:

• Think creatively and critically.

• Contribute and communicate design ideas (engage with projects during the schematic design phase) and implement an established design framework through the production of drawings and models, both physical and digital.

• Produce CAD drawings for residential construction projects and small institutional or commercial work.

• Incorporate sustainability throughout the work.

• Translate concepts into functional construction designs and details with the support of an Associate or Partner.

• Advance personal knowledge and technical thinking through continuing education shared with the office.

 Technical Skills and project Management:

• Basic knowledge of construction in wood, steel, and concrete; interior planning, and familiarity with a complete construction set of drawings, schedules, and specifications.

• AutoCAD proficiency; REVIT proficiency is a plus.

• 3D modeling and rendering proficiency in Sketchup or Rhino to convey schematic and design development-level concepts.

• Presentation-related software proficiency: Photoshop and InDesign.

• Physical modeling proficiency.

• Able to adapt to working on multiple projects with differing and changing timelines.

 Office Culture:

Elliott Architects is a collaborative practice.  We are a team of 10 that embraces multiple viewpoints and is open to ideas that move us in a positive direction.  We work in an open office that encourages the exchange of ideas, curiosity, flexibility, and adaptability. We seek to introduce new ideas and advance thinking office-wide, so participation in and contribution to the office culture are important attributes of all employees.

Our company benefits:

• Five weeks of PTO per year

• Work-from-home flexibility and flexible hours

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for all employees and their dependents

• Fully funded HSA plan

• SIMPLE IRA Employer contribution

• Annual year-end bonus

• Company overall performance and individual performance bonus opportunities

• Paid parental leave

• Professional Development support including paid professional exam and licensure fees

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

 The bullets above are a wish list, not a checklist. If you think you have something to contribute to our office, we want to hear from you.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to mail@elliottarchitects.me.