Designer

HMC Architects • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • 5d ago

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm based on values, our mission to “design for good” drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Job Summary

The Designer will assist in the design and development of projects, will produce design presentation material, and will assist in the production and documentation of construction documents.

Position Location

The position is located in San Diego, California. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours; requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

Assist in the documentation of project design in Revit such as three-dimensional modeling or material research
Assist in organization and generation of working drawings.
Support design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phases
Assist in development of project documents during all phases of the project
Assist in development of project marketing interview materials
Assist in all aspects of the plan check process
Apply accessibility codes to basic drawings
Support the construction administration phase of a project by assisting in review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes
Prepare basic "block out" drawings with accuracy and thoroughness, (site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations) from design sketches, and pickup "red marks" prepared by supervisor.
Attend professional activities outside the office
Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budget hours
Participate in office design charettes
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited university
Minimum of one (1) year experience in architectural design preferred
Listen and communicate effectively and professionally
Asks questions about assignments when unclear
Ability to set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
Has working knowledge and understanding for use of HMC equipment and software
Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors
Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful
Be proficient with HMC’s documentation and office practice systems
Ability to correspond effectively with Architects for Revit files and minor directives
Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants
Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges
Demonstrate Revit competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all Revit files and resolution of any related Revit issues on HMC Revit platform
Understand the organization of the contract documents
Possess knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, back up files, viewports
Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry

The salary range for this position is $49,006 - $66,698.

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.

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