Designer I ( Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Boulder, CO Locations)

Cooper Carry brings an internationally recognized team of design professionals to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective design. Since our founding 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, in the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, and the communities of which they form a part.

Cooper Carry is comprised of highly-specialized, multi-disciplinary studios, with a mixed-use mindset. Our multi-disciplinary studios include:  Experiential Graphic Design , Government, Higher Education, Hospitality, Interior Design, International, K-12 Education, Landscape Architecture, Mixed-Use, Office Workplace, Residential, Restaurants,  Retail, Science + Technology, The Johnson Studio, Transit + TOD, and Urban Design + Planning.

Our office locations include Atlanta, GA, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlotte, NC, and Boulder, CO. 

Designer I is an entry level position for the professional architectural staff. The primary activity for Designer I is to develop design or technical solutions, under the supervision of an architect, that contribute to the overall project success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited architectural program with Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:                           

• Adhere to both Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meet deadlines for each project.
• Develop architectural skills to include drawing, rendering, visual and presentation skills utilizing internal resources.
• Hone computer software skills (Revit, Photoshop, sketch-up, word, excel, etc.)
• Understand and apply LEED requirements.
• Develop ability to make design and documentation decisions using discretion and good judgement.
• Prepare and produce drawings, design and construction documents, as directed.
• Inform Project Team Leaders of potential project opportunities.
• Gain an understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
• Promote a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Contribute as required to support the success of the studio and firm.
• Begin the architectural registration process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent in sitting position.
• Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.
• Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means.
• There are no lifting requirements for this position.
• Travel for meetings and site visits may be required.

Compensation range offered for this Job Posting: $25 - $30 hourly. 

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.