Visual Design Specialist Job at CLEAR CONSTRUCTION INC in Santa Barbara

About Us

We are a lively and dynamic architecture firm located five blocks from the beach in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, California. Our current focus is on high-end residential projects in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Malibu, and Beverly Hills, with an eye toward future development, hospitality, and commercial projects throughout the United States.

Our mission is to “simplify the complexity of creating environments,” making the experience of design and construction as simple and enjoyable as possible for our clients. Toward that end, we are uniquely partnered with Clear Construction and Clear Millwork, ensuring a smooth and integrated design-build process from initial sketches all the way to final completion.

Working With Us

Our positive and collaborative culture is the foundation of our work. We place enormous value on the happiness and growth of our team and their families, fostering a collaborative, flexible, open, and fun work environment. We know that our best work comes from feeling supported and valued, and we do so through mentorship, a hybrid work arrangement, educational reimbursements, periodic check-ins, and more.

Here are some perks we offer:

• Highly competitive compensation package, with 90-day and annual performance reviews.
• One-on-one mentorship, with periodic check-ins with our principal and project managers
• Unbeatable weather and location in Santa Barbara’s ‘Funk Zone,’ walking distance from restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, tasting rooms, and the beach
• A hybrid work arrangement, with a company-provided laptop (after six months of employment)
• An airy and lively office space, with open garage doors, skylights, 15-foot-tall ceilings, and music
• Annual educational reimbursement toward licensure and professional development, as well as regular in-person “lunch-and-learns” with local professionals
• A highly collaborative, non-hierarchical work culture, where “everyone’s voice matters”
• Comprehensive insurance package (medical, dental, and life)
• Paid time off and sick pay, with allowances for unpaid time off
• Monthly team lunches and other team-building events

About the Position

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualities:

• Architectural Modeling: work with internal team to create detailed 3D Revit models of buildings, interiors, and landscapes.
• Rendering: produce photorealistic renders, including exteriors, interiors, and aerial views for marketing materials and client presentations that reflect the project’s vision.
• Explore use of virtual walkthroughs facilitated through Revit and plugins.
• Presentation graphics: work with project teams to create illustrative drawings, including site plans, floor plans, sections, and elevations for presentation purposes.
• Improve the visual assets of the office for web and marketing purposes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a renderer with a portfolio to support.
• Ability to use multiple Adobe programs to reflect the design intent and vision of the project through the graphic arts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building structures, and interior design
• 5 years minimum experience in an architecture or visualization firm.
• In person in our Santa Barbara office

Computer Skills

• Digital file management and standards
• Revit - Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a requirement
• Adobe Creative Suite
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office 365
• Bluebeam Revu – use of Bluebeam Studio Sessions for redlining process

Core Values of Clear Architecture

It is imperative that all employees consistently demonstrate our company's core values at all times. The successful candidate must be capable of exhibiting and perpetually showcasing our Company's fundamental principles in every situation. Prospective employees should understand that these values are integral to our culture and must be upheld without exception.

Passionate - Care for our clients, our work, and our company.

Brilliant - Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.

Precise - Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.

Persistent - The greater the pressure, the brighter the diamond.

Typical Working Conditions

The typical working conditions for this role involve standard office hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility based on business needs. You will be stationed at a desk in a well-equipped office space, utilizing modern technology and software to perform administrative tasks.

The role requires you to engage in regular communication with team members, clients, and external partners via phone, email, and in-person interactions. Expect a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, where you'll be handling various responsibilities simultaneously. The need for confidentiality is paramount, given the nature of managing sensitive information related to company operations and personnel.

Benefits

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life)

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and sick pay

• Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement

• Referral program

• Competitive pay with yearly reviews

• Opportunity for Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement

Target Chargeable Rate

75%

Statement of Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Clear Architecture has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.