Architect / Interior Designer

Company Description

Founded in 2010 by Badrinath Kaleru and Prerna Aggarwal, Studio Ardete is an architecture firm based in Chandigarh, India. The team at Studio Ardete aims to create logical and comprehensive designs that enrich the lives of people inhabiting the spaces they design. They employ modern construction methods and innovative design elements to make projects sustainable and unique, working closely with clients to ensure their vision is realized.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Architect at Studio Ardete located in Mohali district. The Architect will be responsible for architectural design, project management, and integrating software development processes. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with clients, creating innovative designs, and managing projects to ensure successful completion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
• Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Working with the Project Manager, may direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills through all phases of design from concept through construction administration.
• Experience with all aspects of the building permit approval process and able to work with the building code official as the prime representative of the architect and the owner.
• Experience interfacing with sub-consultants of all disciplines to ensure timely and well-coordinated deliverables.
• Construction administration experience including ability to review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; and interface with the contractor and building inspectors as the prime representative of the architect and the owner.
• Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture
• Minimum 3 years experience in a high-quality architectural firm.
• Strong experience in educational, commercial, and public agency projects.
• Design and graphic skills required.
• Strong communication, computer, and administrative skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Revit and ACAD proficiency
• Fluent use of Rhino, 3D Max or VRay, Grasshopper a plus
• Digital and analog fabrication a plus.
• Knowledge of Building materials & construction Techniques