Design Architect

JOB OVERVIEW

Multi-award-winning X-Architects operates a critical design approach which recognizes the inherent complexity in building and construction and harnesses this complexity to produce projects that are culturally robust, environmentally friendly and place sensitive. X-Architects believes in design as a process. We research into creating a built environment that is adaptive and contextual.

The ability to not only accept change and alteration, but to use these critical events in a productive and reinvigorating manner is central to the progressive architectural practice of X-Architects.

Overall Purpose of the role

The Architect II uses their solid design and production skills to help deliver projects. Their involvement in architecture has grown to include standards and codes, communication with stakeholders and being a reliable, at times independent member of the project team.

Key Objectives

• To design and/or deliver of specific project package or parts of projects with greater independence and limited supervision
• To provide design and technical support to help deliver the project
• To apply local and international codes and standards throughout the project.
• To participate on stakeholder management
• To have a strong understanding on utilizing the latest design & presentation software and technology to deliver the project
• To have a clear understanding with the project brief and incorporate it in the design.

Expectations & Responsibilities related to your role

1. DESIGN

• Follows X-Architects design philosophy
• Undertakes appropriate research, familiar with design trends and has up to date design knowledge
• Understands and follows the project brief, following review incorporates all comments in their work
• Understands requirements and challenges direction as required
• Participates in general production, problem solving and design input
• Uses software to produce to produce progressive and innovative design
• Carries out such other duties which are consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the role
• Informs the team of progress, problems and submits work for review
• Clearly and interestingly presents design ideas internally, supports in client presentations.

1. TECHNICAL AND QA/QC

• Produce drawings or oversee the production of drawings in accordance with company guidelines and within project deadlines.
• Uses the company file naming and information filing standards and follow quality standards in overall work
• Performs QA/QC checks of project / package before presenting for review
• Developing a good level of experience and understanding of building construction, codes and regulations, and obligations of architect of record

1. PEOPLE AND CULTURE

• Talent Development
• Proactively demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired in the workplace
• Interested in ongoing professional development, eager and enthusiastic to learn
• Evidence of sharing knowledge with the team
• Values the experience and contribution of others
• Confidently works independently when required
• Completes the required actions / documents prior to reviews in a timely manner
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Be an effective and efficient team member, someone that the team can rely on
• Possess a flexible working attitude (co-operative and open to guidance) and work well within the team environment
• Accepts personal responsibility for maintaining and contributing to the X-Architects studio culture
• Transparent and effective communication with project team, seniors and support staff.
• Professional communication with external parties via various mediums
• Participates in team activities and staff events
• Other
• Works to minimize their environmental impact while working by considering before printing, keeps office temperature maintained at the recommended degree, lights and electronic equipment turned off when not in use
• Updates HR with documents as requested and in a timely manner. Takes responsibility for the validity of own documents including visa.
• Interested in own health and well-being, participates in office initiatives. Makes themselves aware of correct posture, managing eyes with computers/devices and stress management techniques.
• Respects office and team timing

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