Overview As Architectural Designer at Ghafari, you transform project concepts into compelling, functional designs. You'll work with a cross-functional team to shape innovative, sustainable solutions using advanced design tools. You'll develop visuals, renderings, and construction documents while guiding design through client feedback and approvals. This role emphasizes collaboration, design rigor, and staying ahead with emerging technologies to drive impactful projects globally.
Compensation / Benefits- hybrid and in-office work environments
- career mapping and mentorship
- robust internship program
- recognition as Top Workplace
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- global project opportunities
Responsibilities- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify design requirements and goals
- Lead or participate in project programming to define scope
- Create innovative design concepts aligned with project goals
- Produce sketches, mood boards, and visual communications of ideas
- Utilize advanced 3D modeling and visualization to present designs
- Develop renderings and visualizations to convey design intent
- Participate in client presentations and respond to feedback
- Iterate concepts based on feedback and requirements
- Prepare Site Plan Approval submissions with team coordination
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to integrate design elements
- Support the production of construction documents and assist in permitting
- Assist in preparing architectural drawings during Design Development and Construction Documents phases
- Provide information on products, materials, and specifications
- Ensure designs comply with building codes and industry standards
- Stay informed on trends, materials, and construction techniques
- research and recommend materials and finishes
- Source materials and samples from suppliers for client approval
- Assist in budgeting design time and tracking delivery dates
- Contribute to resolving design-related issues in pre-construction and construction
- Assist in construction administration of design-related items
- Perform other design-related duties as assigned
Key requirements- 5+ years of experience in an Architectural Designer role
- Experience in master planning, site planning, program development, conceptual design and 3D design visualization
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape, Rhino, Dynamo, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Bluebeam Review and MS Office products
- Knowledge of AI Design/Visualization programs
- Familiar with BIM360/Autodesk ACC
- Knowledge of current building and zoning codes
- Knowledge of industry vendors (materials, finishes, furnishings and equipment)
- Strong visual, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to design details
- Strong communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Attention to design details
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
