VERTICAL WORKS INC is hiring: Architectural Designer in Mount Pleasant

Junior Architectural Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you excited about residential design? Do you have a passion to learn the fundamentals and build your career path as a Architectural Designer? Are you a curious individual...someone who just has that natural curiosity or drive and has fun learning new things? Well this is your opportunity!

The Junior Designer is responsible to work with the Designer for projects related to Vertical Works, Inc., Utopian Villas, and Riemer Remodel. Projects for this position will range from new construction homes, additions, tiny homes, and remodeling projects such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements. The work for this position will include but is not limited to floor plans, elevations, renderings, mechanical drawings, window and door schedules, cabinet elevations, and framing drawings. This individual will be responsible to work simultaneously on up to 20 projects with the Designer. You must be highly organized, extremely detailed with your work, and have a high level of self-accountability. It should be expected that this position may include overtime hours to meet deadlines.

To be a successful Junior Designer you must be transparent, follow the process that is outlined for you, and have a high level of motivation for results and deadlines. This person must hold themselves accountable for learning the industry’s terms and techniques. They must be of high integrity and have a strong will for growth as a Junior Designer.

ABOUT VERTICAL WORKS, INC.

Our mission is to improve the lives of our customers by building customized and personalized tiny homes, modular homes, and newly remodeled spaces. We have 3 company brands 1) Vertical Works, Inc. which provides new construction modular homes 2) Utopian Villas with provides luxury tiny homes 3) Riemer Remodel which includes projects like Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, and Additions. Our core values are the foundation of our business and guide our hiring process, they are transparency, integrity, accountability, knowledge, process, results driven, and excellence. Our company operates in Wisconsin and Texas and is growing by the day.

OBJECTIVES:

• Work closely with the Senior Designer or Designer on all construction project drawings
• Develop floor plans that represent wants and needs from the customer
• Develop all elevations and renderings that are part of the project
• Develop product specifications, electrical plans & window/door layouts
• Develop any needed working or detail drawings such as cross sections, framing (floors, walls, roofs), cabinets, structural attachments, etc.
• Assemble final plans sets, customer signoffs, and production
• Assist in as-built drawings at customers’ homes and do on your own
• Understand the projects scope and intentions from the design meeting
• Have communication as directed by the Designer with the customer
• Meet and exceed our customers’ expectations and deadlines for projects
• Conduct research on county and municipality requirements as well as code requirements
• Order sample materials as needed for specific customer requests

COMPETENCIES

• Be one of proficiency and knowledge with architectural design software
• Have a high mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Have a high level of self-accountability for meetings and deadlines
• Be one that has a high level of self motivation
• Have a high level of verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to be a great listener and take accurate and detailed notes
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Knowledge of the construction industry, industry terms, techniques, and building practice
• Meet key performance indicators as agreed by the Designer
• Ability to speak clearly and be easily understood, ability to maintain eye contact when speaking with others, and ability to summarize or paraphrase to verify understanding
• Provide daily and weekly project updates to the Designer
• Ability to return all emails and voice messages within 24hrs
• Ability to present yourself in a well-groomed and professional manner
• Have a strong knowledge of technology including smartphones, tablets and computers
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and read a tape measure
• Incorporation of Vertical Works, Inc. business philosophies and best practices when guiding customers, vendors, and sub-contractors

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• GED, high school diploma, or Architectural Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of design experience in residential homes or residential remodeling projects including renderings
• 1-2 years of experience with design software such as Chief Architect-preferred, Softplan, Sketch-up, Revit, or AutoCAD
• Proficient knowledge with Windows, Microsoft Office, PDF editor, and G Suite
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or InDesign a plus
• Experience with rendering software such as Lumion, Twinmotion, Blender, or V-Ray a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Working a building trade show 2-3 times per year
• Job related travel time (site visits) would be less than 5%

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce Vertical Works, Inc. recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with customers, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers @verticalworksinc.com.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

PAY: $42,000 to $52,000 per year

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance stipend up to $250 per month
• Paid holidays (6)
• Paid vacation time
• Flexible schedule
• 401K/Simple IRA with company match
• Quarterly company events
• Company provided apparel
• Teamwork environment

PHYSICAL SETTING:

• Office in Mount Pleasant, WI

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift Monday thru Friday 7am to 4pm
• Nights and weekend availability