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Year One - Junior Designer - Architecture - Los Angeles

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • $56K - $62K
  • Los Angeles

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 program for Junior Designers at SOM entail?

The Year One program at SOM is designed to help Junior Designers get the most out of their first year at the firm. It includes a suite of events and creative initiatives to expand learning, encourage bold ideas, and shape the future of design.

What sets SOM apart as a place to start a career in architecture as a Junior Designer?

SOM offers the best of both worlds for Junior Designers - the hands-on experience of small, dynamic studios and the resources and diversity of a global organization. The firm's collaborative approach values and recognizes creativity from day one, providing opportunities for emerging designers to make their mark.

What values and qualities does SOM look for in Junior Designers participating in the Year One program?

SOM values passion for excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration in Junior Designers participating in the Year One program. The firm is committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet, and seeks individuals who share this commitment.

How can Junior Designers make the most of their experience at SOM during the Year One program?

Junior Designers can make the most of their experience at SOM by actively participating in events and creative initiatives, expanding their learning, proposing bold ideas for the future of design, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create sustainable and impactful work.

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.