Job Title - Job Captain

 

Vida Design is a full-service boutique interior design firm in Portland Oregon specializing in urban multi-family, commercial and hospitality projects. We are looking to expand our team by bringing on a talented designer who demonstrates an excellent design sensibility, creativity and has strong technical skills.


Requirements:

  • 4-year bachelor's degree program, 3 years minimum experience

  • Technical abilities in Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, Enscape, Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.

  • Ability to work on multiple projects, in multiple phases, and a variety of scale simultaneously

  • Enjoys both taking responsibility and team collaboration

  • Has worked in all phases of design from start to finish on multiple projects at Vida or at a comparable firm

  • Excellent graphic design, organizational, time management, and both written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to produce a Construction Documentation (CD) set from start to finish, including team delegation, AMEP Coordination, and self-redlining

  • Construction Administration (CA) experience on a large-scale project and the ability to handle CA responsibilities independently

  • Knowledge of building codes and guidelines, interior materials and finishes, specifications and construction techniques

  • An appreciation for collaboration

  • Great communication skills

  • A passion for the creative process

  • A willingness to get your hands a little dirty

  • The ability to successfully build and maintain relationships both in house and with clients

  • A professional appearance and conduct with a friendly and outgoing approach

  • The ability to adjust to changing priorities, deadlines and schedules


Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Project Manager (PM) in drawing coordination, scheduling, meeting management, and internal team planning

  • Organize personal schedule on a weekly basis and work with the PM on personal 4-week outlook

  • Ability to work between technical and design responsibilities simultaneously

  • Works independently or with minor oversight by the PM

  • Assists in conceptual design and programming with the project leadership team

  • Assists in implementing the design presentation document format as directed by the PM

  • Assist in developing and documenting 3-D modeling, material and finish palettes, lighting, equipment, accessories and plumbing packages

  • Attends key presentations with the Client, taking detailed notes, formatting them into meeting minutes, and distributing them to the meeting attendees. Maintain and organize meeting notes on Vida Server for our records and future reference

  • Integral member of the drafting team during the Construction Documentation (CD) Phase, assisting in team delegation, ensuring the design intent is incorporated and clearly communicated, and technical details are well executed and communicated to a buildable standard

  • Maintains order of drawings and documents and is the primary liaison with the AMEP Consultants, Contractors, Fabricators, and specialty Contractors

  • Maintains all files from consultants on Vida Server with direction from the PM for our records and future reference

  • Participate in Construction Administration (CA) activities and site visits. Ability to address technical issues and maintain design vision thorough-out the CA Phase


Why you'll love it:

Vida Design offers an incredibly supportive and diverse work environment that strives to provide a collaborative and creative culture. We are located in the Central East-side district of Portland in and industrial building with a great vibe. We have projects throughout the west coast which allows the opportunity to travel. Full time employees are offered health insurance, 401K match, vacation pay and a monthly cell phone stipend.

How to apply:

Email william@vida-design.com with the subject line "Job Captain Position" Submit the following in one PDF file - Portfolio, cover letter, resume