Senior Facade Designer

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment. We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers amongst other professions who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Our Vision:

To be globally renowned for inspiring the next generation of buildings, today. To us it matters.

Our Mission:

To make a contribution to future generations by connecting creative holistic solutions for better quality lives, now and for the future.

We are focused on design-led engineering, providing technical and comprehensive solutions that thoughtfully and creatively consider aesthetics, engineering, cost, procurement, and sustainability driving towards a building that is sensitive and inspirational within its socio-cultural context.

List of responsibilities

The Senior Facade Designer forms part of the Design team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that proactively contribute to the growth of Façade Design capabilities and all other disciplines across the globe. 

This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. 

Major Function

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Produce details of façade systems based on architectural sketches and assist in the delivery of detailed façade tender packages
• Provide 2D drafting using Autocad software for architectural documentation and detailed working drawings, such as architectural façade tender submissions and shop drawing packages for Façade/Curtain wall projects and prepare material schedules
• Provide 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Rhino, Solidworks and/or Sketchup Pro to develop 3-dimensional details for design development and/or drawing documentation as required
• Interpret and produce fabrication-level detailed drawings, sketches and written instructions
• Prepare façade technical specifications
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation
• Follow the general drawing protocols and cad file system set by Inhabit
• Maintain internal document control of drawings and changes in accordance with Inhabit standards
• Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure build ability and compliance, liaising with the client’s design team and specialist suppliers
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project-related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation and update your manager / project leader as required 
• Manage time to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• Assist engineers and design team in regards to CAD or hand sketches for presentation purposes as required
• Monitor Design output from offices across the region and review shop drawings from contractors
• Liaise with other staff, project teams, associated consultants and clients, and assist in building and maintaining relationships to determine best façade design outcomes
• Actively participate in design workshops and meetings, where cladding solutions are explored and determined. Workshops and meetings will be with clients, architects and contractors
• Provide training in Design to other members of the team as required
• Develop own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc.
• Keep an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant design techniques, technical standards, codes of practice and systems and procedures and share knowledge and update the technical library
• Keep up to date with design software new to the market that will help develop our business
• Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in consultation with management, including identifying, developing and implementing standards, systems, tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the business
• Take an active interest in the other disciplines (Design Documentation, Building Physics/ESD/PassivHaus, Acoustics, Logistics, BMU/Remedial, Lighting etc..) in order to further develop your specialist skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facade design or a related area.
• Proven experience with complex project coordination and management.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative facade designs and completed projects.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and best practices in facade design.

Knowledge of: AutoCAD, Revit,SketchUp,Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Inhabit is a part of the Egis group of companies. To learn more visit https://inhabitgroup.com/an-egis-company/