residential architect/ designer

We collaborate closely in a detailed manner with our clients and with contractors during all phases of design and construction. Candidates will be ones who enjoy taking a project through to completion. Required qualifications and skills: • Master degree in architecture (or Barch) and minimum of five years of experience in residential architecture in a seismic zone area. • Five years of experience in wood-frame construction and detailing with the ability to research, evaluate and recommend detail design solutions • Ability to understand architectural and structural redlines and both draft and coordinate them accurately • Strong ability to be pro-active, self-sufficient, multi-task and prioritize • Desire to work on many small and medium sized projects • Computer skills: Complete proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Word & Excel ○ Excellent knowledge of keyboard shortcuts and two-handed drawing while using AutoCAD and SketchUp Preferred qualifications and skills: • Computer skills: Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign • Architecture License or Goal to achieve architectural registration • Knowledge of sustainable architectural design practices Responsibilities: • Develop architectural projects during design development, permitting, construction document, specification phases in collaboration with principal. • Develop permit documents and forms • Coordinate engineering information into architectural documents in a thorough and accurate manner • Collaborate and communicate successfully and clearly with principal, engineers and other consultants and with the construction team • Accurately prepare 2D production drawings and 3D presentation drawings in a timely manner • Prepare feasibility study research We offer: • Competitive pay • Opportunity for part- time employment with a flexible work schedule To be considered for this position and receive a response, please send a cover letter and resume along with samples of your work that include sketchup drawing files that you drew and pdfs of construction documents you were responsible for to info@live-work- play.net.