Architect / Interior Designer

$78,100 - $86,700/Yr

California Institute of Technology - Pasadena, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pasadena, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Architect / Interior Designer at Caltech plays a crucial role in the Planning and Design team, contributing to various projects from the planning phase through to completion. This position requires a blend of technical skills and creative design capabilities, focusing on optimizing spaces for functionality and aesthetics while adhering to safety and accessibility standards. The role also involves emergency response responsibilities, necessitating prompt reporting to campus when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and gather data on existing facilities to inform the planning and design process.
• Develop schematic layout options for offices, kitchens, lab suites, wet labs, and furniture layouts, considering space optimization and safety regulations.
• Incorporate innovative design solutions that enhance the functionality and adaptability of spaces.
• Create design concepts, multiple layouts, and mood boards to communicate the proposed interior design vision.
• Assist in selecting and specifying appropriate materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures that align with project goals.
• Apply knowledge of relevant building codes and safety standards, coordinating with Caltech's Environmental Health and Safety Office.
• Collaborate with the PD&C technical team and project managers to ensure designs meet Caltech standards.
• Prepare detailed project planning and design presentations for stakeholder review.
• Create realistic renderings of renovations and signage to aid in project scope review and financial approvals.
• Stay updated with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in space planning and laboratory design.
• Assist in updating Design Guidelines related to architecture and interior design.
• Responsible for the graphic design of all campus signage, including construction and donor signage.
• Collect and verify planning relevant information including interior space data and exterior grounds across campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with furniture systems selection and specification.
• Excellent graphic representation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with building codes, accessibility requirements, safety regulations, and sustainability principles.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to travel to existing spaces for data collection across campus and job sites.

Nice-to-haves

• GIS mapping and data management.
• Familiarity with science and technology spaces and laboratory design.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling