Entry Level Architectural Designer

Cbt Architects - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Entry Level Architectural Designer will support architectural projects by applying standard architectural skills and tasks. This role involves working on small projects or segments of larger projects, maintaining construction administration logs, and assisting in the preparation of design presentations. The ideal candidate will possess basic CAD and Revit skills and demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and grow within the architectural field.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural skills/tasks on small projects or selected segments of a larger project
• Maintain Construction Administration logs and drawing sets
• Create diagrams and drawings to effectively communicate design concepts
• Input existing drawings into Revit and/or CAD
• Print, plot, collate, and assemble a drawing set
• Assist in preparation of presentations including drawings, models, and reports
• Introduce and supervise the analyses of architectural design and materials
• Design, compile data, do area take-offs, prepare plans/renderings, models, and design presentations
• Conduct materials investigations and gather samples
• Observe design discussions about the development of elevations, plans, and sections at the schematic level
• Develop organization and components of an SD, DD, and CD set
• Document design and/or technical ideas generated by others
• Operate as a draftsman under the supervision of others, including documenting existing conditions and field measurements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Design, or a related field
• 1-3 years of professional experience
• Proficiency in Revit is required
• Familiarity with other design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus
• Knowledge of construction materials
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates collaborative and professional work ethic

Nice-to-haves

• Basic CAD skills
• Eagerness to learn