Senior Designer

Responsibilities

· Design and prepare detailed electronic working plans, charts and/or scale drawings for railings and architectural projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications.

· Produce detailed drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software to produce design specifications, including parts lists and cost information.

· Work closely with both the Project Manager and Fabrication Manager to select cost effect materials and construction techniques.

· Creating custom railing designs from Elevation sketches and incorporate custom railing drawings into tool palettes.

· Make basic computations to determine layout of charts, strength of materials and requirements for structural design.

· Organize and maintain a design and digital file database for each project.

· Provide technical guidance and direction to staff in the interpretation and implementation of specifications and requirements and the procurement and use of design files.

· Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided.

· Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.

· Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements.

· Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using computer-aided design, and other traditional design tools.

· Review plans and writing technical reports to meet project specifications.

· Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.

· Employ problem-solving strategies and find solutions to product design issues.

· Successfully carry out assignments on project design teams.

· Facilitate and ensure the quality of design, drawings and graphic work produced within the team.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications (Knowledge & Skills)

· Experience: 5+ years of design experience in the architectural or structural steel industry, or a related field is preferred.