Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Technical Designer is responsible for the development of project specific details and the preparation and coordination of clear, concise drawings.

• Develop construction details that comply with the overall design intent, are cost effective and are easily constructed
• Prepare complete and concise design and construction drawings including checking and coordinating details and dimensions
• Conduct existing conditions surveys
• Research materials for specific projects
• Ongoing review and checking of the documents for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in checking submittals and responding to requests for information

Requirements

• Minimum of one to three years of relevant experience
• Experience in Revit and AutoCAD for building construction projects or equivalent education background
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and related coordinating details and dimensions
• Understanding of all current code requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, or a related field
• Hybrid work environment, work onsite in our Redwood City or San Francisco office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future

The typical pay range for this position is $60,000 - $83,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.
Our Purpose
Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow.
It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that's agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that's designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.
Life At DES
DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.
BENEFITS YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HAS) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft
• Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union
• Robust 401k plan with a generous company match and profit sharing
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow!

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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