Architectural · Drawing and sketching design solutions by hand · Developing schemes using a 3D computer CAD package (Vectorworks). · Producing 3D images using CAD and rendering packages · Creating 3D physical models · Producing and submitting planning applications · Producing /maintaining other documents using Word
Excel
PowerPoint
and Photoshop programs. · Participating in the design debate · Researching products
materials
buildings etc as directed · Making presentations within the practice to staff on projects · Operating standard filing systems within the office for drawings and correspondence General · Assisting in general duties in the office
undertaking all job activities in line with Health and Safety guidance · Strong contribution to the design team · Some knowledge of listed buildings · Some knowledge of UK building regulations · Strong design awareness and fundamental skills (quality of the portfolio
graphic skills
aesthetically conscious etc) · Represents practice professionally through the quality of work; acts as an ambassador · Demonstrates commitment to architecture as a career; enthusiastic and dedicated · Understands the implications of time on cost; able to compromise where necessary Client Skills · Represents practice professionally; creates a good impression · Develops greater understanding of business development skills; recognises the importance of these in ensuring the success of the business · Demonstrates ability to communicate well with clients; establishes rapport quickly; interprets needs and responds appropriately · Understands the impact of conflict of interest; informs more senior colleagues of client complaints · Approachable; helpful and sincere attitude; able to explain own work to others Management · Ensures that performance standards are clear for self; questions any areas that are not clear; results-oriented · Provides upwards feedback; actions own feedback · Able to ask for advice and support when necessary; listens carefully; asks questions to ensure understanding · Willing to learn; takes responsibility for own development · Positive team member; contributes to the overall success of the team; works well with others Team Skills · Co-operative and receptive; possess a positive outlook
even in face of adversity · Positive approach to work and team; willing and enthusiastic · Responsive to requests; sensitive to others; able to talk to a wide range of people · Strong communicator within the team; keeps others informed · Takes responsibility for own performance Project Management · Manages day-to-day workload effectively; able to juggle varied demands on time · Completes work accurately and to agreed requirements; organised; keeps desk tidy; meets deadlines set · Maintains awareness of budget constraints; understands the need for these
and achieves targets set · Achieves results required; possesses stamina; reliable · Contributes information to the decision-making process Practice Development · Able to articulate the strategic direction of practice; contributes towards achieving goals · Demonstrates consistency with design philosophy through actions · Explains new ideas and leading-edge thinking from studies to colleagues wherever possible · Demonstrates a flexible and responsive attitude when faced with change ·