Year One - Junior Designer - Architecture page is loaded## Year One - Junior Designer - Architecturelocations: Melbournetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-4001Our Year One program picks up where your formal education leaves off, with a suite of events and creative initiatives to help you get the most out of your first year at SOM. Alongside your day-to-day project responsibilities, we'll encourage you to expand your learning and to propose bold ideas for the future of design. SOM offers the best of both worlds: the hands-on experience of small, dynamic studios, and the resources and diversity of a global organization. Our interdisciplinary firm affords a wealth of opportunities for emerging designers; our collaborative approach means that your ideas and creativity will be valued and recognized from day one. In keeping with SOM's reputation for innovation,our Year One program invites you to shape the future of the practice with us. Start here to dive into the profession, chart your path forward, and make your mark.At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.****Instructions for Year One Applicants:****SOM is a global collective of talented and passionate people―help us understand what you would bring to the table. Applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and Work Samples. Work Samples shall be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit Work Samples as part of your application in the section where the application asks for your Resume or CV. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be reviewed.****Success at SOM Means***** Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.* Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.* Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.* Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.* Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.* Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.****Position Responsibilities***** Contributes to the development of an aspect of a project under the direct supervision of project leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.* Produces presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.* Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.* Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of a project component.* Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.* Demonstrates a basic understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.* Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.****Minimum Qualifications***** Recent completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.* Strong collaborative ability.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.* Proficiency in Google Workspace.For more about SOM:**Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).**Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.SOM consists of a diverse, interdisciplinary group of architects, engineers, planners, interior designers, and more. We hire talented people who are passionate about design and offer a rewarding career experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr