Designer Job at Woodcliff Builders in Campbell

A Designer is accountable for producing high quality project design deliverables in both material and construction documents. They are able to work on any and all phases of a project including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration by assisting in and independently facilitating a project's completion on-time, on or under budget, and with high standards. Roles and Responsibilities: Technical & Construction Documents: Knows CAD standards and applies them Mock-up elevations from drawings, with accuracy Thorough and accurate reading of red-lines Notes revisions on drawings and specifications Can produce door & window schedules Able to produce floor plans and layouts skillfully Can read a set of plans and understand details expertly Has the ability to site-measure with little to no assistance Able to sketch something quickly in order to show ideas and concepts Able to input sketches into Vectorworks, draft elevations, manipulate floor plans, dimension, annotate, create schedules, tag finishes, create electrical plans, finish plans, paint plans, and update title blocks Able to update and complete final selections and bids in Builder Trend Material Specification Requirements: Source materials and specifications based on client feedback Can interpret what is needed by carefully listening and understanding client expectations Save images and spec sheets to Google Docs and BuilderTrend Contact vendors, order samples, get lead times, collect & document pricing Organize all aspects of the specification process - answering questions, sending emails, selecting materials, etc. Research and sourcing - cataloging vendors and resources Complete project close-out details, documentation, storage of records Prep for Contract signing Know how to produce material palettes according to Woodcliff standards Knows how to source products and understands their uses and pricing tiers Selects appropriate products that capture the look and feel, as well as the durability and pricing that meet the client's vision and budget Shows good eye for color and materials Looks for fresh ideas rather than suggesting pieces that just "work" Demonstrate comfort at exploring new ideas in design Demonstrate a good eye for scale and balance, color and material relationships in both architecture and FF&E Personal Traits & Professionalism: Works efficiently and at a brisk pace Works independently for extended periods Can change directions quickly without getting too overwhelmed or bothered Seems comfortable with the pace and pressure of the office Takes initiative to move forward on assigned tasks confidently while working independently and competently Able to skillfully negotiate around roadblocks and obstacles to follow through and complete tasks on schedule and within budgeted hours Acts with professional level of conduct and behavior at all times Has good communication skills i.e. articulates concerns, alerts others to problems Looks for solutions when confronted with roadblocks Shows enthusiasm for work Stays up to date and educates self on industry standards Stays as needed to complete tasks at hand to meet critical deadlines Consistently checks own work for accuracy and completeness Introduction to Reps and product knowledge Flexible and open to new ideas and feedback, whether it's positive or constructive Shows willingness to learn new ideas and processes Able to write professional correspondence in email and speak politely and confidently