Senior Designer

The Senior Designer will work collaboratively as part of the design team providing leadership as well as being responsible for the preparation of electronic working plans, technical and shop drawings for various railing and architectural projects from preliminary concepts, sketches, calculations, specification sheets and other data. The Senior Designer will review plans, assist with scheduling, and confer with internal stakeholders to meet project specifications, complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare detailed electronic working plans, charts and/or scale drawings for railings and architectural projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications.
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software to produce design specifications, including parts lists and cost information.
• Work closely with both the Project Manager and Fabrication Manager to select cost effect materials and construction techniques.
• Creating custom railing designs from Elevation sketches and incorporate custom railing drawings into tool palettes.
• Make basic computations to determine layout of charts, strength of materials and requirements for structural design.
• Organize and maintain a design and digital file database for each project.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to staff in the interpretation and implementation of specifications and requirements and the procurement and use of design files.
• Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided.
• Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.
• Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements.
• Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using computer-aided design, and other traditional design tools.
• Review plans and writing technical reports to meet project specifications.
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.
• Employ problem-solving strategies and find solutions to product design issues.
• Successfully carry out assignments on project design teams.
• Facilitate and ensure the quality of design, drawings and graphic work produced within the team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications (Knowledge & Skills)

• Experience: 5+ years of design experience in the architectural or structural steel industry, or a related field is preferred.
• Education: A post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is considered an asset.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to multitask in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Time management skills, ability to multi-task, and have excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual pay increase
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match on 6%
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation. 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building.
• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA Contributions
• EAP Program
• Referral Bonus