Junior Architectural Designer - Cover (Gardena, CA)
At Cover, we’re not just constructing buildings; we are redesigning the future of residential living. We are utilizing modern manufacturing to bring high quality homes to everyone. As a Junior Architectural Designer, you’ll be at the center of innovation, bringing groundbreaking architectural vision to a future with abundant housing for all. The overall cash compensation package for this position ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 per year.
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Role
You’ll report directly to our Head of Product Engineering who has previously worked with Foster & Partners, BIG, Gehry Partners, Jony Ive & Apple.
Work closely with our Lead Designer to drive Cover’s design vision, and develop solutions for a wide range of problems and scales.
Responsible for visually communicating ideas to a wide set of audiences, using various tools including diagrams, drawings, 3D models, renderings, and physical mockups.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, technicians, fabricators, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers.
This is a hands-on role – you’ll be expected to quickly take ideas to full-scale mockups in hours in our 10,000 sq.ft. R&D space and with the support of our talented R&D technicians.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or similar from an NAAB-accredited program.
This is an entry level role, relevant work or internship experience working in architecture, fabrication, industrial design, film production design, or other similar industry is desired.
Strong portfolio of architectural design including academic work is needed. Please send your portfolio with your application.
Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstration of strong spatial intuition and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to iterate on designs quickly and effectively based on feedback or changes in requirements
Proficiency in a range of design and visualization software such as Rhino, 3D Studio Max, VRay, or Photoshop.
Skilled in 2D technical drawings, experience in producing architectural construction documents preferred.
Strong physical model making or prototyping skills, both at scaled and full scale representation, experience in the medium of 3D printing, sculpting, woodworking, or metal working preferred.
Produce concepts and renderings quickly to successfully compare concepts and options with limited time constraints
Understanding of basic engineering principles of architecture
Well-versed in material characteristics to drive effective material selection
Collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced hands-on environment working on challenging problems
COMPENSATION
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
The overall cash compensation package for this position ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 per year.
Our compensation package extends beyond cash salary and encompasses various elements that contribute to a comprehensive rewards system. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer equity through stock options, performance bonuses, health and fitness reimbursements, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, generous paid time off (PTO), and complimentary weekly catered meals available on-site.