Designer 2

About HOLT Architects

HOLT Architects, located in Ithaca, and Syracuse, NY is seeking a highly talented, motivated, and team-oriented Architectural Designer. The architectural designer will be a critical member of the practice's residential, healthcare, and higher education sectors.

HOLT Architects is known throughout New York State for its high-design aesthetic substantiated by creative, functional solutions rooted in sustainability. HOLT's portfolio includes over 60 years of work for College & University campuses, Healthcare Institutions, and Housing clients.

Inside HOLT, there is a significant focus on keeping all of our employees at the leading edge of our profession. We do this through having our team members attend conferences, professional development workshops, product and vendor information sessions, and more excitingly, by sharing ideas and best practices through collaborative design charrettes, lunch-time project critiques, and monthly office-wide design pin-ups (that are very social and fun!). The CNY Business Journal has named HOLT as among the Best Places to Work in Central New York for twelve consecutive years. Along with NYS Best Companies to Work for, for 3 consecutive years.

Experience

Two to four years of professional experience.

Position Description

Intern on the path to licensure (or licensed architect) designs and produces work under supervision, performs non-routine architectural assignments, and coordinates design work with engineering disciplines.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to interact successfully with staff and other professional disciplines.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Receptive to the ideas and concepts of others.
• Clear communication skills, both written and oral.
• Begins to show leadership and accountability for project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce a set of architectural drawings for a small project (interior and envelope detailing). Technical adequacy of non-routine work is reviewed during progress and on completion. Routine work is reviewed on completion.
• Product research & selection of appropriate products for use on projects.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate architectural design requirements with other engineering disciplines. Consults with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, and drafting standards.
• Understanding of ADA regulations and appropriate implementation.
• Research and develop design and product solutions and present them for consideration.

Reports to

Project Manager

Pay

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Architectural Design: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person