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Year One - Junior Designer - Architecture - San Francisco

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Feb 22

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • $56K - $62K
  • San Francisco

Requirements

  • Recent completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
  • Strong collaborative ability.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the development of an aspect of a project under the direct supervision of project leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
  • Produces presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
  • Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
  • Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a project component.
  • Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
  • Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.

FAQs

What does the Year One - Junior Designer program entail?

The Year One program aims to help you transition from formal education to professional practice by offering a suite of events and creative initiatives to enhance your learning and development.

What sets SOM apart as a firm for emerging designers?

SOM offers the best of both worlds - the hands-on experience of small studios and the resources of a global organization. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, providing opportunities for emerging designers to thrive and make a real impact.

What is SOM's approach to sustainability and impact in design?

At SOM, we are committed to creating sustainable and impactful work that benefits our clients, communities, and the planet. We believe in excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration to achieve great things together.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

We are a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1936
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is an architecture, urban planning, and engineering firm renowned for its innovative and iconic designs worldwide. The company's primary focus is on creating sustainable and impactful structures that shape the built environment. Their ultimate mission is to push the boundaries of architectural design, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to create spaces that inspire and endure. SOM's purpose is to enhance cities and communities through their visionary designs, contributing to the improvement of people's lives and the urban landscape. They are committed to delivering excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, while also promoting social responsibility and environmental stewardship in every project they undertake.