Graduate Architect at Carve Atelier

CARVE Atelier is an architectural and design company that is specialized in conceiving modern, high-calibre solutions for architectural design and urban planning projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Architect

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Responsible for the development of the aesthetic appearance, building layout, building envelope, and interior finish systems for construction projects. Performs project support as directed; assists in developing strategies and solutions for the complex concept, planning, design or implementation challenges.

Principal Duties/ Responsibilities
Design:

• Use simple design approaches to translate ideas into design solutions
• Knowledge of principles of design research, simple types of design software for design creation, spatial and functional relationships, and existing industry design processes
• Conduct design research to uncover insights for design translation
• Analyze data to examine, understand and describe user needs
• Apply basic technical knowledge to achieve the desired design that best addresses user needs
• Identify common design failures and defects and ways to prevent them
• Coordinate among relevant teams and specialists
• Propose basic finishes and prepare specifications for a project

3D Modelling:

• Use basic 3D modelling software to create basic three-dimensional models for equipment, components, and systems
• Understand basic 3D modelling software for design creation
• Basic knowledge of model creation in adherence to prevailing regulatory and safety standards
• Design Standards and specification:
• Implement design standards to ensure the designs meet commonly acceptable levels of quality and requirements
• Participate in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews and checks on design standards and specification documents

Design for Safety, Sustainability, and Maintainability:

• Recognize and highlight safety and health risks inherent in designs in compliance with commonly accepted control measures.
• Maintain records on safety and health issues identified during the design review process and actions taken
• Identify critical maintenance items that can be influenced by design
• Evaluate the feasibility of cost savings in maintenance and sustenance requirements

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 0 - 2 years experience in a similar capacity 
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Illustrator or other design programs
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2022.