Junior Architect at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• The Architect will be responsible for creating a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space and design while assessing space requirements, optimal furniture placement, selecting decorative items and interior design best practices as well as creating relevant blueprints, adhering to building code and inspection requirements.
• The ideal individual must be very good at rendering design and animation for the company's interior and space finishing works/projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain/organize project files, schedules, and specifications.
• Site visits and assisting in construction supervision.
• Create multiple design options to help clients visualize their desires
• Work with the entire team, in the office, and with the clients.
• Responsible for producing architectural working drawings including all details for architectural interior projects. This includes millwork, tile, elevations, plans, sections, and reflected ceiling plans.
• Proficient time management to facilitate working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Site survey/measures of existing conditions and producing drawings of same.
• Experience in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes.
• Prioritize the use of sustainable design trends and materials
• Works flexibly and collaboratively with other building designers and architects.
• Demonstrate fluency with basic residential and small-scale commercial building materials, details, and construction techniques.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as an Architect in interior works and space management or related roles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Lumion, and Vray.
• Experience in architectural project management is an added advantage.
• Organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, fast-paced team player.
• Strong technical and practical CAD skills with an understanding of architectural conventions, including floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, electrical etc
• Experience and interest in traditional and modern detailing.
• Strong understanding of and proficiency in producing all schedules.
• Job site experience including working with builders and landscape architects, measuring and producing as-built documents.