Description

Who We Are:

CAS Architects, Inc. has been a part of the Silicon Valley since our founding in 1987 participating in the growth of the region alongside nascent and established companies. We take great pride in providing personal, quality service and have established a track record of developing and maintain long-term client relationships. We produce creative, well-considered designs that enhance the human experience and help articulate our client’s values. Inherent problem solvers, we are excited for design challenges and meet them with innovation and graceful solutions.

How We Work:

The always-evolving nature of technological change demands that we begin each project with an open-minded, creative approach to problem-solving. Open communication and full team participation sit at the heart of our core values, allowing an integrated approach that is critical to our projects’ success. We have successfully worked on many projects where there were multiple stakeholders and understand how to orchestrate a project through a complex design, construction and approval process.

Junior Designer Responsibilities:

We currently have an opening for a Junior Designer position. While working under the general supervision of a Project Architect or Project Manager, the junior designer position is responsible for supporting design development and construction documents as well as the other phases of a project.  Works on design sketches and layouts initially developed by others.  Able to set up drawing set with guidance according to CAS standards.  Works under the direction of a Job Captain, Project Manager or Project Architect.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assists project teams and other staff members as required
• Reinforce the project schedule + budget parameters led by the Project Manager
• Participate in site/building surveys and prepare accessibility deficiencies reports
• Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project
• Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work
• Reviews drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, and implements any changes as directed
• Participate in Architectural Design and Documentation, under supervision, through all phases of a project

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited architectural or related design program (licensure not required)
• 0-3 years of related, professional experience
• Proficient in Revit and familiarity with AutoCad
• Proficient in Sketch-up, In Design, MS Office, ENscape.
• Self-motivated
• Strong verbal and graphic communication, organizational and collaborative skills
• Proactive, team player mindset with willingness to take on various responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solver and independent thinker with good listening skills and strong follow-through
• Commitment to their own professional growth

Benefits:

• This is a full-time position with a complete benefits package. We offer Health/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and dependents. We also offer a generous 401k plan with matching after 6 months. Compensation is based on skills and experience.
• Our work schedule is currently comprised of 4 days in the office with remote work on Fridays.
• Mondays through Thursdays are comprised of in-office core hours (8:30-5:30) with some flexibility in the morning / end of day to accommodate individual needs.