Year One - Junior Designer - City Design - Chicago

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Feb 22

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Architecture & Urban Planning
$50K - $58K
Chicago

Requirements

Recent completion of professional Degree in Architecture, Planning, Urban design, or Landscape Architecture.
Strong collaborative ability.
LEED accreditation preferred.
Interest in large-scale planning, mixed-use and transit-oriented development, and working in a fast-paced and intensely collaborative professional environment.
Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision-making quality with a high attention to detail, precision and accuracy at a task specific level.
Demonstrates proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software as well as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office; Revit proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

Generates planning and design ideas, conducts research, documents precedents and scale studies, develops diagrams, renders site plans, and contributes to all manner of graphic and visual production. Takes initiative to learn and apply SOM City Design Practice protocols for file management, planning and design processes, and quality control standards for deliverables.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of planning and urban design concepts, building typologies and critical dimensions, utility and infrastructure systems, land development considerations and planning / zoning codes, and phasing and implementation techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through knowledge, research, and proficient application of technical and visualization skills and effectively uses software and appropriate analogue and digital tools to design and document at all project phases.
Applies a strong conceptual design ability to projects of varying complexity and sites of divergent scales; begins to integrate interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the planning and urban design aspects of complex projects.
Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
Actively collaborates at a project team level by developing, communicating, and critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with regular interaction and direction from project leaders and team members.
Actively participates as a junior member of the CDP Team.
Brings energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and a disciplined work ethic to the City Design Practice.
Becomes immersed in the SOM office through lectures, design reviews, lunch and learns, site visits, and participation in office activities and professional development opportunities. Actively participates in the Year One Program (as appropriate).

FAQs

What is the Year One program for Junior Designers at SOM in Chicago?

The Year One program at SOM in Chicago picks up where formal education leaves off, offering a suite of events and creative initiatives to help junior designers get the most out of their first year at the firm.

What opportunities does SOM offer for emerging designers in the Year One program?

SOM offers the best of both worlds for emerging designers in the Year One program - the hands-on experience of small, dynamic studios and the resources and diversity of a global organization.

How does SOM encourage creativity and innovation in the Year One program?

SOM's Year One program encourages junior designers to expand their learning, propose bold ideas for the future of design, and shape the future of the practice with the firm.

What values does SOM prioritize in its Year One program and overall practice?

SOM values excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration in its Year One program and overall practice, aiming to create sustainable and impactful work for clients, communities, and the planet.

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.