Architecture- Designer I

At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving.  Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals.  We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions.  Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and technology.  Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.  Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.

Ballinger is seeking a Designer I to collaborate with team members through the complete design and construction process. This position specializes in the design and planning of healthcare, academic and research facilities, working closely with architects and engineers to develop design concepts and translate them into detailed drawings and specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct design related research
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
• Produce 3D renderings
• Pick up redlines in a documentation set

Technical/Professional Skills

• Interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter, able to independently generate design ideas
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Architecture or equivalent; BS or BA degree in Interiors or knowledge gained over years of work experience; or MArch
• Entry level or up to Five years of experience
• Working toward Professional Registration

Please include a link to your Portfolio when applying. Applications must include a Portfolio submission for consideration.

Ballinger's Approach:

Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines.  We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments.  We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice.  At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers.  Our range of skills, perspectives and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces ground-breaking outcomes.

What We Offer:

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parent Leave, 401(k) plan, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location:

This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters at 1650 Arch Street with three (3) days per week in office and a flexible, hybrid work schedule.

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.