Employment Opportunities

  • Required Qualifications

    • 10+ years of related professional experience

    • Capable of managing the complete construction drawing process, from design participation to team coordination (internal and consultant).

    • Equally adept at hands-on Revit work (drawing and modeling) and leading/overseeing Revit projects and teams.

    • Experience in multiple market sectors is preferred.

    • Experience in single-family residential projects is highly desirable, as this role often requires a hybrid Project Manager/Project Architect skill set for these projects.

    • Proven technical experience in mid-to-large scale shell and core projects – specifically envelope coordination and detailing. Experience in multi-family project types is advantageous.

    • Extensive experience with Revit, Sketch-up, and a specification writing program.

    • General knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office and In Design is preferable.

     

    General Firm Expectations

    • Exhibit high degree of self-motivation and enthusiasm

    • Contribute reasonable “sacrifice” (in the service of responsibility, accountability, and empathy to clients, projects, and teammates)

    • Employ “rapid-prototyping” practices (producing multiple options quickly to facilitate problem-solving)

    • Create client-oriented presentations so they “get it” and “want it”

    • Convey firm “advocacy” both inside and outside the studio

    • Work within a vibrant, high-energy environment and be adaptable to change regularly

     

    “Ideal” candidate should demonstrate the following skillset/knowledge base:

     

    Primary:

    Documentation and Coordination (Primary Job Focus) – to demonstrate a strong knowledge of current industry protocols as well as future directions regarding:

    • Construction document production and use of BIM and other software systems

    • Construction document set assembly and possible alternative approaches

    • Technical detailing – single-family residential and/or finessed interior detailing a plus

    • Specification writing

    • Consultant coordination

    • Construction administration and means and methods

    • LEED and other sustainability approaches

    • Quality assurance for in-house and consultant work product

     

    Leadership – to collaborate in spearheading the technical development of the firm and work with firm leadership to define, refine, establish, and disseminate protocols and mentor staff.

     

    Design – to guide, inform, and coordinate the technical development of architectural and interior design efforts. Ability to have a holistic perspective on and sensitivity to space, systems, materials, color, texture, lighting, and furniture considerations.

     

    Secondary:

    Research and Continuing Education – to investigate industry advancements and consider appropriate implementation to firm protocols.

     

    Management – to work with project managers to strategize the technical development of projects for staffing, fees, budgets, schedules, and client management concerns. Ability to oversee workflow of design and production support staff for given projects.

     

    Communication – to exhibit strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills. Ability to present ideas and strategies quickly, thoughtfully, and concisely. The ability to generate graphically appealing, solutions-oriented materials is critical.

     

    Marketing – to participate in interviews as deemed suitable

  • Required Qualifications

    • 10+ years of related professional experience

    • Demonstrated experience working across various project types; experience with single-family residential projects is a plus

    • Comprehensive understanding of the design process lifecycle and experience assisting in its successful execution

    • Ability to review design drawings during development, understand their content and provide constructive feedback to the project architect (PA) to guide the design process

    • Ability to develop project strategies, create detailed work plans, estimate project fees, and prepare proposals

    • Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite (including Project) and general knowledge and ability to use Revit, AutoCAD, and In-Design is preferable

    • Minimum B.S. or B.A. in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture

    General Firm Expectations

    • Exhibit high degree of self-motivation and enthusiasm

    • Contribute reasonable “sacrifice” (in the service of responsibility, accountability, and empathy to clients, projects, and teammates)

    • Employ “rapid-prototyping” practices (producing multiple options quickly to facilitate problem-solving)

    • Create client-oriented presentations so they “get it” and “want it”

    • Convey firm “advocacy” both inside and outside the studio

    • Work within a vibrant, high-energy environment and be adaptable to change regularly

    “Ideal” candidate should demonstrate the following skillset/knowledge base:

    • Management – strong ability to generate, negotiate, and maintain project contracts, fees, budgets, schedules, and internal work plans. Ability to manage the design process and oversee design and production support staff workflow for multiple projects simultaneously

    • Communication – strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas and strategies quickly, thoughtfully, and concisely. The ability to generate graphically appealing, managerially-oriented materials is critical

    • Marketing – familiarity with and ability to participate in RFP responses, interviews, after-hours events, etc. as deemed suitable

    • Design – ability to plan, direct, and coordinate architectural and interior design efforts. Ability to have a holistic perspective on and sensitivity to space, systems, materials, color, texture, lighting, and furniture considerations

    • Programming – knowledge of programming techniques and ability to implement them with client and end-user groups

    • Documentation – strong knowledge of construction document production, consultant coordination, and detailing. Ability to both direct (and assist when necessary) production activities

    • Construction – knowledge of the construction process and ability to independently provide clear direction during the CA phase

    • Finishes and Furniture – knowledge of and/or sensitivity to incorporating these components into the project process

  • Required Qualifications

    • 12+ years of related professional experience

    • Proven ability to manage the full cycle of interior space design and development, including conceptualization (in partnership with design collaborators), client presentations, and mentorship of junior team members

    • Proven design experience in similar project types and sizes and team structures

    • Proven experience in 3-D spatial development using SketchUp/Enscape

    • Proven experience in furniture and finishes selections and specifications

    • Experience with and ability to use Revit, In-Design, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and
      Microsoft Excel

    • Minimum B.S. or B.A. in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

    General Firm Expectations

    • Exhibit high degree of self-motivation and enthusiasm

    • Contribute reasonable “sacrifice” (in the service of responsibility, accountability, and empathy to clients, projects, and teammates)

    • Employ “rapid-prototyping” practices (producing multiple options quickly to facilitate problem-solving)

    • Create client-oriented presentations so they “get it” and “want it”

    • Convey firm “advocacy” both inside and outside the studio

    • Work within a vibrant, high-energy environment and be adaptable to change regularly

    “Ideal” candidate should demonstrate the following skillset/knowledge base:

    • Design – Ability to design spatially oriented and humanistic-driven interiors using a holistic approach that considers material, color, texture, lighting, and furniture.

    • Programming – Strong knowledge of programming techniques and ability to implement them with client and end-user groups.

    • Documentation – Strong knowledge of construction document production, consultant coordination, and detailing. Ability to generate and primarily direct production activities to capture design intent.

    • Construction – Knowledge of the construction process and ability to participate in the CA phase.

    • Finishes – Strong knowledge of the latest available materials and their appropriate applications, availability, and cost. Ability to independently generate and develop palettes.

    • Furniture – Strong knowledge of key commercial and residential furniture manufacturers’ product lines for firm projects—the ability to make selections and develop furniture specifications and budgets.

    • Communication – strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas and strategies quickly, thoughtfully, and concisely. Hand sketching abilities are critical.

Interested in working at SkB? Please send your CV + resume to  careers@skbarchitects.com.