Technical Designer

Intermediate Technical Designer / Technical Designer / Interior Technical Designer

San Francisco, CA, USA

$90,000 - $115,000 + Benefits

An Intermediate Technical Designer is required for a commercial interiors and architecture role in San Francisco. This position is suited to a technically strong designer who can translate design intent into coordinated, code-compliant and buildable documentation across multiple project phases.

The Intermediate Technical Designer will work closely with project designers, consultants, contractors, fabricators and internal teams to produce high-quality Construction Documents, support technical coordination, contribute to QA/QC reviews and assist with approvals, permitting and construction administration.

Intermediate Technical Designer / Technical Designer / Interior Technical Designer Benefits:

• $90,000 - $115,000 salary, based on relevant experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare and commuter expenses
• 401k participation
• PTO and paid holidays

The Intermediate Technical Designer / Technical Designer / Interior Technical Designer Role:

• Develop and coordinate Construction Documents, including plans, elevations, reflected ceiling and lighting plans, power and signal plans, detailing and related documentation
• Work with project designers to refine technical, buildable solutions that support the overall design intent
• Research, recommend and specify suitable materials, finishes, fixtures, equipment, hardware and related components
• Coordinate technical systems within project documentation, including A/V, lighting, power, data, MEP and acoustics
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to support documentation quality, Revit modelling standards and cross-discipline coordination
• Conduct field surveys, review existing conditions and support code-compliance checks across low-, mid- and high-rise buildings
• Assist with agency coordination, approvals, permitting processes, submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits and field observation reports
• Support mentoring, team coordination and the management of smaller project scopes or workstreams

Intermediate Technical Designer / Technical Designer / Interior Technical Designer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline
• 4-8 years of professional experience across interior design and/or architectural projects
• Experience developing coordinated Construction Documents for commercial interiors
• Strong Autodesk Revit and Enscape skills
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Office 365, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of interior architectural documentation, detailing, materials, specifications, building systems and constructability
• Working knowledge of state and local building and fire codes relating to interior environments, including accessibility
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable Experience:

• Workplace or commercial interior project experience
• Working toward professional licensure or accreditation
• WELL, LEED or other sustainability accreditation
• Hands-on LEED and/or WELL project participation
• Experience working in a Citrix environment
• Experience using Mural
• Hand sketching and conceptual drawing skills

Apply now or contact forough@vertopeople.com for more information.