Architectural CAD Technician / Designer

Visbeen Architects is an award-winning architecture firm offering exceptional custom residential, retail, and commercial design services. The firm is renowned for its diversity of work and rapid live sketching design sessions with its founder Wayne Visbeen. Our diverse team of licensed architects and design professionals share a passion for thoughtful, playful, and comprehensive design solutions. They value listening and learning from clients and how to bring innovation and creativity to every project.

The Position

As an Architectural CAD Technician / Designer you will be responsible for coordinating with senior staff on projects ranging from small scale addition renovations to large estates, mixed-use buildings, and other commercial projects. The Architectural CAD Technician / Designer must coordinate and facilitate the completion of construction documents with a high degree of technical proficiency and creativity.

• Easily communicates and articulates through challenging technical and design issues, offering a knowledge of constructible solutions.

• Demonstrates a proficiency in assembling complex and technical construction documentation.

• Flexibility in partnering and learning from senior staff on a wide variety of tasks including, presentations, maintaining CAD references, site analyses, code review, etc.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school (Preferred but not necessary)

• 4+ years of experience with assembling construction documents.

• Exceptional knowledge of construction methods, particularly in Florida and Michigan

• Strong Communication Skills and ability to quickly adapt to the firm’s documentation methods.

• Proficient with ArchiCAD

• Candidates with a strong background in BIM systems like Revit, and a willingness to learn ArchiCAD will be considered, but must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of Residential Construction and Documentation.

• Interest in other adjacent disciplines a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Health

Paid Time Off

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Partnering with passionate design professionals is in our nature. Please submit your resume and portfolio to info@visbeen.com for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49546: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person