Technical Designer

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design. We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

ROLE

The Technical Designer is a technically proficient member of the project team who enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative group of professionals dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. The Technical Designer is involved in distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of small scale, producing complex interior and architectural drawings, and being responsible for the content of deliverables, technical documentation, communication of project progress to team members, and the coordination with other disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shows a proficient level of understanding of design development and all phases of the project, including the construction and architectural process, and monitors the design process from the conceptual phase to ensure the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Ensures that the overall design intent of the project established by the designers is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Provides project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections, and manages the efficient preparation of detailed drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Produces accurate technical and contract documentation for the construction of the project and is responsible for the technical resolution and coordination of a project.
• Participates in construction administration, evaluates bids, conducts site visits, field reviews and attends project meetings, addresses technical issues, and maintains the quality control of a project within established standards and regulations and building codes.
• Performs product research and may assist the Project Manager or Project Architect in writing specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Communicates with other disciplines, client representatives, vendors, and contractors to incorporate appropriate information into drawings, verify design requirements and specifications, and discuss progress reviews.
• Supervises the preparation of technical drawings by other members of the project team.
• Completes working drawings, design sketches, presentation materials and diagrams, coordinates the review of contractors’ schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Receives project direction from the Project Manager or Project Director or Creative Director, and converts verbal and written directions into products or documents for review.
• Participates in team meetings to resolve project and technical issues, coordinating with other disciplines to review project costs, budgets and schedule adherence.
• Incorporates integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree from an accredited school in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Licensed professional or working towards licensure.
• Environmental accreditation preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in interior-design-related projects, with management experience in all project phases.
• Proficient technical expertise in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other design tools; some Revit experience preferred.
• Knowledge of design trends, construction techniques and methodology, material application, architectural building systems, building codes, building materials, specifications.
• Understanding of project work plans, staffing, schedules and budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within schedule and budget.
• Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.