Designer I

Description

SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting directly to one of our Executive Creative Directors or Creative Directors, this position requires a background in architectural or industrial design. The position requires a portfolio showcasing demonstrated qualifications with a skill set capable of concepting and creating high-impact design solutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

• Supports and contributes to the project team’s executed design solution and deliverables for assigned projects
• Executes and delivers project-based solutions with speed and quality, while incorporating and maintaining direction and feedback from the project leadership team
• Contributes to client presentations and communications as assigned
• Hand sketches, digitally renders, or illustrates solutions throughout a variety of Design Phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation
• Understands project deadlines and milestones
• Interfaces directly with internal departments to learn and understand potential solutions
• Exudes a “go where needed’ attitude and outlook on role
• Participates in process improvement and best practices within the department
• Focuses on learning and absorbing new information and knowledge from DI subject matter experts (design team members and support staff, DI team members, clients, etc.)
• Supports and contributes to the success of Design studio team members

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Has strong proficiency in 3D and modeling software as well as digital or hand sketching abilities in order to optimally convey design concepts
• Ability to learn new skills and software quickly
• Ability to take direction and constructive critique well
• Authentic desire to be a team player
• Be coachable
• Demonstrate progress in quality and design solution technique
• Demonstrate personal time management and multi-tasking skills
• Quality control of design documents
• Independent thinking/solutions and autonomy
• Possess a developing knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to design

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications with an emphasis in Industrial Design, Interior Architecture or related field required
• At least 2-3 years's experience in a professional design role required
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp required
• Strong proficiency and proven experience in design programs within the Creative Suite is required including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 
• Experience and proficiency with rendering software (Revit, Enscape, Rhino Solidworks) a plus
• Research skills (for storytelling) & digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey design concepts strongly preferred

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.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid drivers license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.

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