Architectural Designer at Owens and Xley

Salary: N200,000
Location Lekki Phase 1

Job Summary

We are looking for a creative individual to join our team as an Architectural Designer. The responsibilities of the Architectural Designer include meeting with clients, creating drawings, designs, and layouts, and complying with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss the design requirements for new constructions, alterations, or repairs.
• Utilize necessary physical and digital tools to create initial drafts
• Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to ensure accuracy of early design work
• Finalize drafting projects using both 2D and 3D sketching
• Revisit designs and make adjustments to designs as needed
• Research and incorporate artistic elements into designs as needed
• Ensure design specifications align with safety standards and governmental regulations
• Liaise with various professionals and departments to coordinate project details
• Gathering the necessary measurements, dimensions, and other routine calculations for design layouts.
• Providing clients with suitable design recommendations based on budget, the building site, and recent trends.
• Using CAD software and manual drawing techniques to produce architectural plans for management and client approval.
• Re-working and modifying designs based on comments and reviews from management and clients.
• Providing management with estimates on cost, time, machinery, construction, and other specifications.
• Interacting with other Architects and Designers to exchange ideas and provide support.
• Ensuring all vital information and documentation are recorded and maintained.
• Conducting research and attending workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date with the latest design trends.
• Ensuring that all layouts and blueprints are compliant with industry codes and legal standards.

Qualifications for Architectural Designer

• Bachelor's degree in architecture
• A Master's degree in architecture or related fields
• 2-3 years of experience in Architectural Design
• Ability to read and interpret various types of blueprints
• Proven and successful experience creating structural designs
• Working knowledge of and experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Strong familiarity and experience using physical drafting tools
• Significantly detail-oriented with the ability to spot and fix potential design flaws
• Ability to generate reports and deliver reports to stakeholders and team members