Intermediate Architect
DIALOG.com
Office
Vancouver, BC
Full Time
Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.
We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.
Explore our studios and join us!
Perks & BenefitsParental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy. Professional DevelopmentDIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. Equal OpportunityDIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.
We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.
Explore our studios and join us!
How You'Ll Make A Difference:
- Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant stakeholders and develop creative responses to meet their needs
- Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues, championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact
- Assisting in developing and managing client relationships
- Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking
- Assist in creating and developing innovative design solutions while working collaboratively with a team during concept design, space planning, schematic design and design development
- Generate technical drawings including production of construction documents with support from the project architect and senior technologists
- Take ownership on a broad range of project tasks and use critical and creative thinking to solve problems
- Maintain clear communication and coordination with internal team members and team leaders
- Participate in project pin-ups and design reviews
Who You Are:
- 5-8 years architectural design experience
- Registered Architect preferred (or eligible)
- Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit, plus strong graphic/visual communication skills (hand + digital)
- Skilled in 3D modeling, parametric modeling and visualization using Rhino, Grasshopper and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) an asset
- Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members
- Team oriented and committed collaborator
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on effective collaboration and integration
Perks & BenefitsParental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy. Professional DevelopmentDIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. Equal OpportunityDIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.