Designer, Architecture

4 hours ago

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States FFE Inc. Full time
About FFE:
Founded in 2006, FFE Inc. is a full-service architecture and engineering firm incorporating thoughtful, inclusive principles into every design. Specializing in healthcare and with an extensive background in the public sector, we have a unique understanding of the industry. From 3-D and laser scanning to thermal imaging to virtual reality, we consistently bring the most cutting-edge technology to our projects to deliver the highest quality results for our clients. Most importantly, our team cares. We are a mission-driven organization that aims to use our exceptional design skills to improve patient experiences and outcomes ultimately.
Click here to meet the FFE team or here to learn more about life at FFE
About the Job:
FFE is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our growing Cincinnati team. The Architectural Designer is responsible for creating and developing architectural designs and plans based on project specifications and requirements. This role works under close supervision on new tasks and non-routine work, and may work independently on routine tasks, depending on level of experience. The Architectural Designer will take direction from the Project Architect or Team Lead and work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet client needs and regulatory standards.
What you'll be responsible for:
  • Creating and developing architectural designs from initial concept to detailed design stages.
  • Producing detailed design drawings, plans, and models using appropriate software and applications.
  • Working with others to design, compile data, do area take-offs, prepare plans/renderings.
  • Conducting material research under direction of the Project Architect.
  • Generating concepts based on project design goals.
  • Working with Project Manager and other team members to ensure designs are feasible and comply with all regulations and standards.
  • Conducting site visits and assessments to gather necessary information for design and planning.
  • Incorporating sustainable design principles and practices into projects to promote energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
  • Preparing detailed construction documents, specifications, and materials lists.
What we'll love about you:
  • You are an excellent communicator and a cross-functional collaborator that can work effectively with internal and external team members across various projects and initiatives.
  • Ability to effectively work on multiple projects at various stages of design and construction, prioritize workloads, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are committed to achieving results while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance and streamline existing processes.
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
  • You are able to work well within a team and take direction
  • Proactively seeks out opportunities to learn and develop technical skills.
Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university.
  • Understanding of the purpose and content of Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
  • Knowledge of design process: hand drawing, verbal, graphic presentation.
  • Experience with Revit and AutoCAD; ability to learn other design software.
  • Preferred experience with Adobe Creative Suite
What you'll love about us:
  • We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, and collaborative people.
  • We offer competitive compensation with year-end performance bonus, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, student loan repayment and paid parental leave.
  • We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously through challenging and diverse projects as well as professional development training and encouragement. We are a rapidly growing company offering tremendous career growth potential
  • We offer generous PTO and observe all federal holidays.
  • We value fun. This is why we celebrate milestones, host office lunches, offsite team outings and company events.
  • We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly and offer an annual charitable giving program.
  • We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind. FFE Inc. provides an annual wellness program reimbursement, and access to both an on-premises gym and an on-premises, licensed physical therapist at no cost to employees.
Each component of the FFE total rewards package, including benefits and pay, aims to create an environment where team members have the resources to manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.
FFE is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.
This position's compensation pay range is expected to be between $61,500 and $74,000/year, depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business needs.
If hired, the position is "at-will" and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason
Work Environment
This position is performed in an office environment and potentially at a home office (with prior authorization from the supervisor); however, the individual is also required to travel to other locations for client meetings, project site visits, conferences, training, and other business-related events, and to the project site as needed.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; operate a vehicle; and talk and hear. Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 20 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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