Intermediate Designer/Architect
Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio is a multidisciplinary creative atelier that integrates architecture, interior environments and brand direction. We've worked with a variety of local, national, and international clients in the areas of retail, hospitality, residential, medical and exhibition design.
We are hardworking, fast-paced but laid-back. We wear many hats and are prepared to visit job sites, showrooms, and boardrooms in the same day. We work in an open studio, in comfortable but close quarters in NW Portland’s alphabet district.
Our ideal candidate is thoughtful, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager. All applicants should expect to work hard. Candidates should have a degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited college and 3+ years relevant work experience in a design-focused office.
The ideal candidates will posses the following qualities
Discerning design sense with strong graphic and technical skills
Friendly demeanor with exceptional communication and social skills
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate directly with clients
Motivated, collaborative and creative problem solver with a strong work ethic
Willing to both receive and give constructive and critical feedback
Ability to attend industry and community events as a representative of Guggenheim Architecture
Job duties will include
Develop and modify design concepts, production drawings and construction documents according to established standards both collaboratively and independently
Assist in design, building & systems programming, site and building analysis
Specify building materials, both exterior and interior
Render perspective drawings
Develop design presentations
Assist in basic organizational tasks and administrative duties as needed
Required Technical Proficiencies
Archicad
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Sketchup
MAC OS platform
Compensation will be based on experience and abilities. All full-time employees receive matched Simple IRA contributions, healthcare plan, paid holidays, PTO, and part of a local farm-share CSA.
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and work samples – both academic and professional – to hello@guggenheimstudio.com. Information must be bundled into one file. If you have relevant, design-driven Instagram, Pinterest, or Tumbler accounts, please include urls in your resume. No telephone calls or personal visits, please. Due to the large volume of resumes received, we are unable to respond to each e-mail personally. Thank you for understanding.