Architectural Designer - Industrial - Lamar Johnson Collaborative : Job Details

About Us:

LJC is a growing architecture, design and planning firm committed to creating and delivering design solutions that improve and enhance the human experience of the built environment. Youthful in outlook, seasoned in experience, LJC offers a diverse portfolio of expertise across a range of project scales and typologies, including commercial, mixed use and residential. We believe our work is a fundamental expression of optimism in the future, and that design is a means to effect positive, enduring change.

The Role We Want You For:

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire all levels of Designers to join our team in Phoenix as a contributor to a variety of design projects, research, and conduct analysis to support our diverse and innovative Industrial Design practice.

The ideal candidate will enhance and assist the practice's leadership team, helping it grow and expand its Phoenix presence and portfolio through intentional project pursuits and client relationships. The Design Staff is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco's construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality
• Able to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary design team
• Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison
• Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design and site design for a variety of project types and scales
• Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities
• Represents LJC in the community and at civic events
• Familiarity with public engagement tools and processes
• Applies planning knowledge and practice
• Develops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processes
• Practices LJC's core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness

Qualifications:

A Designer at LJC possess:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience
• Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS and 3D modeling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideas
• Competent presentation skills
• Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and compensation
• 401K and profit-sharing plans
• A full complement of employee benefits, including health, dental and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability coverage; and employee assistance programming

LJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc.