Project Designer

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, planning and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design. We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design.

With 120+ professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Syracuse, Buffalo and Troy, New York.

We are currently accepting applications and portfolios for full-time Architectural Project Designers in our four New York offices. This position works specifically in our Architecture teams. At this time we are not actively recruiting, but we are always taking resumes and on the look out for exceptional talent.

Duties:

• Responsible for design/manage/produce (drafting) of Architectural materials
• Assist Project Architect and Project Manager in client meetings by taking notes, preparing agendas, preparing handouts, etc.
• Provide coordination between consultant groups by scheduling meetings and making sure each group has backgrounds for the work
• Assist the Project Architect and Project Manager by performing the following duties: site visits to document buildings and the existing conditions
• Assist with miscellaneous office management and administrative activities

Skills:

• Possess a 4-year or 5-year degree from an accredited program in Architecture
• Designer I: 0-3 years of architectural experience, Designer II: 4-6 years of architectural experience
• Have previous professional experience – and be proficient – using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop

Base Salary Information:

• Project Designer I: $59,582 - $69,501
• Project Designer II: $67,424 - $78,900
• The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer.

We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at to apply.

SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.