Architectural Designer

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GIG is one of the leading companies in the field of furniture and interior design , interiors fit out and construction in Azerbaijan.

Construction, maintenance, area planning, interior design, furnishing, decor, material takeoff, landscaping works require a huge amount of time and energy.

Global Interiors Group Company was founded in 1998. Over the past 18 years, the company has pursued the road to success by completing more than 300 projects in the country and abroad.

Since its establishment, GIG is the official representative of Steelcase company and various worldwide known furniture manufacturers.

What Does an Architectural Designer Do?

Architectural designers are professionals who specialize in planning and designing of structures/urban landscape under the supervision of licensed architects.

Their job description entails collecting information on the design requirements for a building project by interacting with clients to identify specifications and budgets.

They provide clients with recommendations on suitable architectural design considering factors such as building site, cost, and trend.

Architectural designers produce building plans/designs using CAD tools and manual technical drawing instruments.

They create architectural plans which meet the desired requirement and expectation of clients by designing according to budget and preference.

They present building designs to clients or management for approval. As part of their duties, architectural designers specify the cost estimates, materials, duration, and other relevant information required for the actualization of a building project.

They interact with other building designers and professionals to exchange ideas on techniques/style for structural plans.

They also prepare and present job proposals to clients, emphasizing their ability to deliver architectural designs that meet set requirements.

Architectural designers may act as supervisors to direct and guide junior designers in the preparation of structural designs and models.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Collect information on the design requirements for a building project
Interact with clients to identify structural specifications, location and budget
Prepare proposals and deliver presentations convincing clients to offer them contracts for a building design
Proffer recommendation to clients on suitable choice of design, considering set budget and preference
Produce designs for proposed structures using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, and manual drafting
Work around a set budget to create building plans that meet the requirements of clients
Present building plans to client/management for approval
Specify important details for a building project such as cost estimates, materials, and assumed duration of construction
Exchange information and ideas with other building design professionals to add to their pool of knowledge
Supervise the activities of junior designers to ensure the accuracy of their structural plans
Adhere to company policies, regulations and standards when working with clients
Document and keep record of architectural designs and other relevant information required for filing purposes
Maintain contact with clients during building construction to help resolve possible design problems
Modify created designs on request of management or client
Attend conferences/workshops to stay up-to-date with architectural trends and development.

Key competencies

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
High levels of creativity and imagination
A keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects through to their conclusion
Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure
Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD)
A keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
Organizational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving and mathematical ability
Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals
An awareness of the specific environmental and social impact of your projects

To be considered for this position, please send your Cv and portfolio to [email protected]  with reference “Architectural Designer” in the email subject line.