Designer - Chicago, United States - KTGY Group, Inc.

Description

Job Description

KTGY

Founded in 1991, KTGY is a Great Places to Work certified design firm focused on architecture, branding, interiors, and planning specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers, and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value.

Want to design award-winning multi-family / mixed -use projects? KTGY is looking for senior design team members to collaborate on the many exciting residential projects in the KTGY Chicago Studio. You will work with clients, KTGY staff / committees and outside agencies.

KTGY is looking for talented, creative designers who want to contribute to a dynamic team. As a designer, you will have the opportunity to apply your creative skills directly to our high-profile projects and to work collaboratively with principals, senior designers, and other professionals. You will be part of a team that fosters design projects from inception to implementation. Your responsibilities will range from sketching concepts to attending town halls, and much more. If you're a driven person who wants to bring ideas to life, then read on.

Key Job Functions

• Develop design ideas authored by self and design Principals.
• Work in a collaborative environment to generate design solutions and meet project requirements utilizing Revit as the primary design tool.
• Assist in creating technical documents to ensure design integrity.
• Apply code requirements to design solutions.
• Compile and submit projects to outside agencies and verifying submittal requirements.
• Consistently verify accuracy of own work and the work of others.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize Revit in the design process.
• Ability to research and learn building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and maintain effective communication and quality control.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others.
• Basic proficiency using the following software:
  • Revit (Required)
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Suite
  • MS Office

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum of 3 years industry experience.
• 4-year Architectural degree preferred and/or combination of required education and experience.
• Intermediate understanding of building codes, including national and state local codes.
• Specialized knowledge of various product types, code requirements, and construction practices and how to apply, detail, and specify them.

As Part of the Team, You'll Enjoy:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision coverage with buy-up options, basic life and AD&D upon enrollment day one
• 401k match with full vesting upon enrollment
• Professional Development Programs including continued education reimbursement and bonus' on certain licenses
• Hybrid work schedule option flexibility
• PTO, and an Alternative Work Week option
• Wellness benefits and gym membership discounts
• Access to mental health and coaching resources
• Being part of a team that is passionate about supporting the success of our employees

To learn more about our work, visit our website and follow us on Instagram @ktgygroup.