Architectural Assistant Designer

New England Design & Construction

Architectural Assistant Designer

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    NEDC: Architects who Build. Defining a new standard of sustainable design excellence since 2005.

    Join us as we chart an entirely new client experience—our integrated approach honors the legacy of the Architect as a Master Builder.

    We embrace sustainable luxury and lead an industry shift towards Passive House principals. We will help put you in the driver's seat of a fulfilling, creative career with an excellent team, designing and crafting homes for those industry leaders who impact and shape the world.

    Available Position: Architectural Assistant Designer

    Assistant Designer (AD) will help in the design and development of projects from start to finish. This will include documentation from existing conditions through to completion of construction level drawings, preparation of vison boards, assisting Lead Designers on selection of fixtures and finishes, and working collaboratively with Designers and production team to assemble estimated construction costs in the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation phases. Candidate must be able to switch between several tasks as position requires assistance on multiple projects that are in different phases of design.

    Office Location: Boston Massachusetts (this is not a remote position)

    Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

    Benefits:

    · Health Insurance – 100% of premium paid for employee and family within 1 month of hire.

    · 70% of the health insurance deductible will be paid by the company if enrolled in a company sponsored health insurance program.

    · SIMPLE IRA – up to 3% match

    · PTO – 40 hours from Day 1; additional 40 hours at 90 days; 104 hours after 1 year

    · Paid Holiday – 9 days

    · Annual profit share based on company results.

    Position will require the use of the following software:

    · AutoCAD

    · Revit

    · Bluebeam Revu

    · SketchUp

    · Gather It

    · Adobe InDesign / Acrobat

    · Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

    Qualifications and Education Requirements:

    · Minimum of 1 year working experience in Residential Design although 2-3 years is preferred.

    · Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Construction Management, Accredited Architectural Degree preferred.

    Required Skills:

    · Comfortable taking direction from others.

    · Ability to work collaboratively with other design and construction professionals.

    · Comfortable working on several projects varying in size and complexity.

    · Proficient in English language (speaking, writing, and reading) is must.

    · Desire to create awarding winning residential design.

    · Willingness to learn our Design Build process.

    · A background in the construction industry is a plus.

    · Knowledge of Passive House or other building science standards is a plus.

    · Familiarity with 3D scanning practices and workflow is a plus.