Designer/Architect

Description:RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum.

We follow a process that begins with attunement, where program and context shape strong conceptual thinking to establish a holistically informed big idea through which we develop form, confirm function, and define experience as the basis on which to explore ecology, material, and tectonic expression. We are known for our bold solutions that are inclusive of the wider context and are ever mindful that an interdisciplinary approach to design brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience.

The Designer role is responsible for being a positive team player and participating in the RIOS design process while focusing on professional development and obtaining technical expertise. A Designer strives to deliver top-notch project task execution and contributes to the overall success of the team.

Essential duties include:

Learning, promoting and striving to apply our office Mission and Values of curiosity, inclusion, collaboration, making and perspective through a collaborative design outlook on all assigned project tasksActively engaging in the design process and working toward the successful performance of a projectSuccessful and accurate delivery of assigned project tasks that meet the project goals and concepts set forth by studio leadershipUsing independent judgement to evaluate, select or modify standard
techniques within project criteriaDemonstrating the ability to show initiative and the ability to think critically and
reasonably to anticipate task completion needsEffectively communicating with studio leadership and peers; to include asking
appropriate questions when necessaryStriving to ensure a high quality design delivery through continued, self- guided
learning of professional practice and disciplineFostering and encouraging a positive work environment among peers and teams
both in attitude and outlook; Engaging in the office cultureRequirements:The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

Strong design skills and a passion for creativityStrong organizational skillsA high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulnessAbility to skillfully work alongside internal and external customersStrong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of 1-4 years of professional experienceBachelor of Architecture degree or a Master’s of Architecture degree from an accredited college or universityExperience with Autocad, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and REVIT