Junior Architectural Designer - Misssissauga

Requisition ID: 88388

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

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Reporting to the Global Architecture Director as a Junior Architectural Designer.

As part of Hatch Architecture, the role of a junior architectural designer involves working with other designers, technologists, CAD managers, and architects to successfully produce deliverables pertaining to the design and construction of building and facilities. They produce architectural deliverables during conceptual design, detailed design, and construction documentation. They require extensive supervision and guidance from senior staff.

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Produce graphic material for diagrams, isometrics and sketches of building components intended for design brief reports, presentation material, brochures, etc.
• Participate in the production of architectural construction drawing sets receiving direction from more senior architectural staff.
• Produce deliverables to illustrate conceptual, schematic, and detailed design including massing models, diagrams, and sketches.
• Assist with administrative tasks like setup of lunch & learn sessions, organize sample libraries, perform CAD work for office standards, collect and organize reference information, etc.

Essential

You bring to the role:

• Has working knowledge of administrative software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ProjectWise, MS Teams, Webex, etc.
• Produced architectural drawings including but not limited to context plans, site plans, floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, sections wall sections, details, schedules, etc.
• Ability to learn new procedures, skills, software, and tools required to perform the work.
• Academic knowledge of space planning, building envelope design, interior design, and architectural design concepts.
• Possess academic knowledge of architectural graphic standards, material technical standards and building codes.
• Produced presentation material including sketches, details, perspectives, diagrams, and similar graphic representation by hand and/or with design software (Including Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint etc.)
• Possess knowledge of the design systems of other disciplines such as, civil, structural, HVAC, electrical, and how they integrate with architectural work for the delivery of conceptual and construction projects.
• Skilled with tri-dimensional modelling software such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, FormIt, Vray, Lumion, etc. to produce massing models, renderings, and animations.
• Worked extensively with two-dimensional drafting software for production of drawings such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Experienced with BIM modelling software such as Revit, AECOsim, OpenBuildings, ArchiCAD, etc. to produce construction drawings
• Worked extensively with graphic design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
• Graduated from a post-secondary institution with a degree/ diploma in architecture, building sciences, architectural design, architectural technologists, etc.

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work well in a team and individual environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Assisted construction administration tasks with documents such as RFIs shop drawings, samples, site instructions, site visits, change orders, bill of materials, cost estimates, etc.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Used software such as Bluebeam Studio to perform quality checks, interdisciplinary review sessions and mark-ups of documents.
• Has performed design coordination with other disciplines in the production of conceptual, schematic, or detailed design.
• Worked with parametric design software for production of models with Rhino, Grasshopper 3D, etc.

Why join us?

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer
• Work with great people to make a difference

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.