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Designer

Designer and Production Intern positions are available.

Available for travel is preferred
Only Nevada residents will be considered.

Sparkflight Studios is an award-winning, woman-owned firm, based in Henderson and established in Nevada for more than 16 years. We are focused on integrating sustainable practices into civic, commercial, multi-family residential, and public art projects. We are a fast-paced, small architecture and design studio looking for a budding design professional. Strong interpersonal and client service skills are a must. The ideal candidate will be well-rounded, hands-on, collaborative, organized, have pride in executing excellent work, be comfortable exercising initiative, and have interests in art, constructibility, and sustainable design. Sparkflight Studios has a culture that optimizes financial performance, ethical practice, social contribution, and environmental impact.

Non-exempt position. Pay commensurate with experience.
No direct calls please.

Job Description: Designer/Paid Production Intern

Designers can participate and contribute to project administration and limited design activities under the direct supervision of a Principal, Project Manager, Project Architect, Interior Designer, Specification Writer or Clerical Staff as needed. Typical functions include the following:

General office administration including record keeping, filing and library organization, mail and supply errands, and printing management.
Project Administration including general coordination, meeting minute preparation or updates, field report preparation or updates, coordination and preparation of base feasibility reports, distribution of consultant and client communications, and conducting client meetings.
Design including consultant coordination, product research, outline specification preparation, as-builts preparation, presentation preparation, design development and construction document preparation, code review and supervised design.
Level of independence calibrated to experience
Educational Level and Minimum Requirements:

2+ years FTE experience in a professional setting is a must
Graduated from an Architecture/Environmental Design program and pursuing licensure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Freehand sketching skills
Proficient in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office suite
1+ years FTE of CAD, BIM and/or SketchUp experience preferred
Experience with Graphisoft ARCHICAD is preferred; will train
Understanding of basic construction and engineering systems
Understanding of project management and delivery fundamentals
Project management experience is a plus
Bilingual is a plus
Certification Requirements: None.

Benefits:
Paid time off
Health, vision, and dental
Retirement matching
Be treated as part of the family, not a number
Grow with a developing architecture firm committed to sustainability and the arts
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year