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Baldassarra Architects is seeking a candidate to fulfill the role of Designer. We require someone with strong design skills who can work independently to develop building elevations, floor plans, and site plans. We are looking for an individual with an eagerness to learn and develop their design abilities as well as gain technical knowledge.

Baldassarra Architects is a family-owned, boutique architecture firm located in Vaughan, designing award-winning work in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. We offer candidates exposure to a wide variety of projects, all at different phases, with a high degree of responsibility and involvement. We are a growing firm, with a dynamic, challenging, and creative atmosphere, always looking for talented individuals willing to join our team and be a part of something.

During these unprecedented times, we are committed to supporting our employees and future candidates by offering flexible interviewing methods and working conditions as needed.

Qualifications:

Professional degree in Architecture, or Architecture-related discipline

Minimum 5 years of relevant project experience, ideally within the commercial and industrial sectors

Excellent computer rendering abilities with particular proficiencies in softwares including AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop

Basic technical construction knowledge (as it relates to functional design) is required

Experience with municipal submissions (Site Plan Approval process) is strongly desired

Ability to lead and work within a team environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Designer role within our firm handles objectives related to the categories of Master Planning, Municipal Approval Stage, Detailed Design, & Construction Support. Each day will consist of a combination of the below activities, for a range of different project sizes and types, each at different phases.

Master Planning:

Develop efficient and creative land use design scenarios given a site

Review and resolve land developmental constraints including:Unique site features, Municipal codes/by-laws, Client needs, Economic restraints/concerns

Createpowerfularchitectural renderings, complete with massing and shadow/sun studies as required

Create conceptual perspectives by overlaying renderings onto photos or Google Earth images

Prepare graphical & descriptive Urban Design Briefs to accompany project submissions

Meet with planning consultants to incorporate feedback

Evaluate implications of traffic, noise, and environmental consulting constraints

Meet with large retail corporations, acting as a client rep., to coordinate space needs and uses

Municipal Approval Stage:

Submit planning applications (site plan approval process), and coordinate with municipalities at each step

Meet with planning departments to resolve outstanding issues, interpreting municipal by-laws and building codes along the way

Detailed Design:

Work with clients to understand and assess needs

Use AutoCAD to develop architectural drawings including floorplans, site plans, and elevations, for project marketing or proposal use

Design creative and impactful building features

Efficiently “space plan” areas within a building to suit client specific needs

Specify details including materials, products, colours, and finishes

Coordinate with sub-consultants and construction team to complete conceptual design

Communicate with product representatives, manufacturers, and suppliers to stay up to speed on latest product offerings and capabilities, ensuring in-house library remains up to date

Construction Support:

Work with the production and construction teams to transition designs into working drawings

Evaluate design alternatives, provide suggestions from a value engineering perspective

Re-develop design features to incorporate a practical application

Salary range: $65,000-$110,000 annually

Additional Information:

We offer employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package consisting of general health, drug, vision, and dental coverage.

We offer employees developmental training throughout the year to enhance professional and personal skills.