Brittingham Architecture is a small design firm that offers a great opportunity for a residential designer to join a vibrant design studio located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. We work closely with our clients to design thoughtful and beautiful homes that reflect the personality of the owner and complement the surrounding environment.
The firm is looking for a talented, detail oriented individual with proficiency in AutoCAD. Additional proficiency in ArchiCAD is preferred but not required. The position offers flexibility for working part-time or full time, however full time is preferred.
The position offers the opportunity to be involved in all phases of design, as well as the opportunity to participate in direct interactions with clients, general contractors, landscape designers, product vendors and engineering consultants. The opportunities for design range from space planning, to massing studies and 3D modeling, to construction detailing, to interior finish selections. The principal provides mentorship and support for professional growth of all members of the design team. If your career goal is to learn to become an autonomous architect rather than a specific contributor in a large design team, this opportunity is for you.
Our office is located a few blocks from the Eastern Market metro station and enjoys all the amenities of the Barracks Row/Eastern Market area.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture (Bachelor or Masters)
• Practical experience with AutoCAD
• Practical experience with ArchiCAD is desired but not required
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite
I am proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
As Architectural Designers, we meet clients, create designs and layouts, and comply with industry regulations. We all have excellent technical skills and use computer-aided design software. It is one of our responsibility to be well-organized and self-motivated, along with being able to manage a workload of many projects. We take part in every phase of project development, from design to construction. All of us have experience in commercial Construction Administration, including processing submittals, RFIs, shop drawings. We make sure to pay great attention to detail and have the ability to generate cost-effective design solutions. Some of us are called to oversee standard project development and make minor project decisions about designs.
Core tasks: