Employment Opportunities

Masters student wanted

Shraman South Asian Museum and Learning Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dallas, TX, is seeking a master-level student of architecture for renderings. The successful candidate will create images of a museum that reflects South Asian architecture yet fits into the architectural landscape of the Dallas Arts District. As there is no design of the building yet, this project will require the candidate to think creatively. The renderings need to be completed by the end of August. Direct inquires, resumes, and sample of work to Dr. Gardner Harris, Director of South Asian Religion and Arts (agharris@shraman.org)

Community Designer

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is a Dallas based nonproﬁt community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. We enrich the lives of citizens by bringing design thinking to areas of our city where resources are most scarce. To do so, the bcWORKSHOP recognizes that it must ﬁrst understand the social, economic, and environmental issues facing a community before beginning work.

Position Title: bcFELLOW Community Designer

Number available: 1

Location: Brownsville, TX

Duration: August 2013-August 2014

Compensation: $20,000 - $25,000

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The bcFELLOW Community Designer will work daily on supporting and forwarding the sustainABLEhouse initiative. Additional responsibilities would include contributing to the organizations growth and success in Brownsville through creative and co-operative eﬀorts. bcW is committed to community based design and is active in a series of dynamic and challenging projects throughout the region. Our oﬃce currently has two staﬀ and one bcFELLOW in Brownsville, working on various projects that range from neighborhood planning, trail design, housing design and policy analysis. This position will be under the supervision of bcW’s sustainABLEhouse Associate.

sustainABLEhouse LRGV utilizes design as a tool to address issues of equity within the Lower Rio Grande valley by providing aﬀordable single-family housing that is durable, eﬃcient, contextually appropriate, and community/resident informed. Each sustainABLEhouse is the result of an inclusive design process that is guided by informed resident choice, altering the perceptions and practices of LRGV aﬀordable housing forward.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

2-5 years’ experience in architectural practice with direct client experience and a strong commitment to public interest design
Master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree plus equivalent experience) in architecture.
Strong design ability
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong visual communication skills and graphic talent
Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and a good sense of humor
Creative problem-solving skills
Spanish proﬁcient

COMMITMENT:

Position is full time position with residency/work in the Texas Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville) area. Occasional travel to Dallas will be necessary. Year two of the fellowship may be oﬀered based on performance. Please send your C.V., including references, and digital work samples (please limit total ﬁle size to 4MB), to the attention of Trena Lechleitner to trena@bcworkshop.org. Please be sure to reference "”bcFELLOW-LRGV" in the subject line of your email.

bcworkshop.org

Intern/Design Assistant

Pool Environments, Inc. has an immediate opening for an intern/design assistant in our Plano based office. The primary role would be to provide support in SketchUp modeling for 3D presentations and construction documents.

Requirements

In depth knowledge of SketchUp and Photoshop.
Minimum of 20 hours per week in office, with the opportunity for additional remote hours to accommodate your schedule.
The ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast pace environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a fun, award winning team. We love what we do!
Receive “hands on” experience working on some of the most exquisite, high-end projects in the Metroplex.
Opportunity to advance to a full time position.

If interested, please email your resume to michelle@poolenvironments.com for consideration.

Part Time Position

Bauhaus Custom Homes is looking to hire a highly motivated and skilled SketchUp Artist.The ideal person should be proficient in Google SketchUp and Layout. V-Ray experience a plus.You must be able to create models & drawings from schematic designs to fully developed construction documents under the supervision of a senior designer.

Residential design experience is a plus, but not required.

If you have the right work ethics and drive we're willing to give you a try. This is a part-time position ideal for a student with the potential of turning into full-time at a later time.

Please submit your resume - portfolio in pdf format to hr@Bauhaus.co.

Bauhaus Custom Homes is an innovative & unique design/build firm with a focus on energy efficiency & sustainability. For more information on our company, please visitBauhaus.co

Employment Opportunity

We are a local manufacturing firm in need of a current or former student with drafting and project management skills. We have an opening for a drafter/assistant project manager for our facility in Farmers Branch, TX. We design, build and install modular interior walls. We just recently expanded to TX and are looking for the right person to join our team.

www.environamics-inc.com

Marc Lee

972-247-2647

careers@environamics-inc.com

Arlington Urban Design Center, Architecture Intern Position

Candidate must be a registered graduate student, including summer sessions, and must possess a good basic knowledge of architecture and design principles, especially urban design, physical planning, and basic construction methods. A strong design portfolio is required. Knowledge of 3D software rendering programs, Photoshop, and AutoCAD are required. Knowledge of InDesign is a plus. Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills are key. The ideal candidate will have completed at least one semester of graduate school and will have at least two semesters remaining before graduation. Candidate must be available to work in the Arlington Urban Design Center, located in Arlington City Hall, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Monday through Thursday.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a brief [1-2 pages] portfolio of design work (maximum 5MB) to rhudson@uta.edu.

Student wanted

I just purchased a home on 1.8 acres of land in Dallas and I'm interested in offering my property to a student(s) to learn landscaping as well as helping me out by informing me as to what plants exist on it currently, perhaps develop an architectural plan for the future, etc. Of course, I would be willing to compensate for your services as well. If you are interested in this, please contact me I can be reached via this email or my cell phone number is below. I appreciate discussing this arrangement with you. Thank you.

C. McLaughlin - camclaugh@att.net - 214-675-0776

bcFELLOW

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is a Dallas based nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. We enrich the lives of citizens by bringing design thinking to areas of our city where resources are most scarce. To do so, the bcWORKSHOP recognizes that it must first understand the social, economic, and environmental issues facing a community before beginning work.

The bcWORKSHOP’s current programs serve households and neighborhoods, with projects located primarily Dallas and Brownsville, Texas. With the addition of VISTA volunteers as listed below, we will target communities in the Brownsville area.

Position Title: bcFELLOW [VISTA member]

http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

Number available: 3 (1 in Brownsville, Tx and 2 in Dallas, Tx)

Location: Dallas, Tx and Brownsville, Tx

Duration: April 2013-April 2014

Purpose: bcFELLOWS work to develop new and progress established efforts through bcWORKSHOP’s three areas of focus: planning, making, and informing. Individuals interested in Public Design with a strong sense of personal motivation and interest in the exploration and shaping of the city should apply.

bcFELLOWS are part of a highly collaborative team environment where teamwork is the most important quality followed by creative ability. Applicants should communicate why they are interested in applying their discipline to improving the livablility and viability of communities with specific declaration towards one of the following urban development issue areas: density, connectivity, public space, or equity.

A strong preference is given to those with design training and/or experience, however all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Applicants interested in applying for the Brownsville location must be fluent in Spanish. Work should be eligible for credit towards the NCAARB Intern Development Program.

VISTA: Funding for this position has been made possible by a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. If selected, applicant will enroll in AmeriCorps VISTA program for one year, full time. Each VISTA will report to the bcWORKSHOP Directors and work with other bcWORKSHOP staff on a regular basis. Please visit http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp for more information.

Contact: Please email interest letter, resume, and work samples (4mb maximum file size) to: Trena Lechleitner (no phone calls please) attrena@bcworkshop.org. Please reference 2013/2014 bcFELLOW in the subject line of your email.

Immediate Part-time Internship

Mayse & Associates in Addison is looking for a part time student to work on construction documents, presentation boards, 3D renderings, and various office tasks. Office hours are from 8:30am-5:30pm with flexible hours and hourly pay. Candidate must have good communication skills, willingness to learn, self-motivating, professional office skills, and be proficient in AutoCadd, Photoshop and Sketchup.

Please email your resume to jreed@mayseassociates.com

INTERN POSITION

Senior Architect with broad experience in commercial and residential projects is starting a new practice in Fort Worth. I am looking for a bright, talented intern with skills in AutoCad and SketchUp. Should have general knowledge of Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc. Flexible hours possible. Send letter of interest, resume and work samples in .pdf format to: fergusonstudioarchitect@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INTERN

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects has an immediate opening for a Landscape Architecture Intern to work on a flexible, part-time basis to provide a various aspects of support for our office. Ideal candidate would be Graduate Landscape Architecture or Architecture student with excellent knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop.

Primary Duties would include:

Provide drafting support in AutoCAD for Construction Documents.
Provide support using SketchUp for 3D modeling.
General drawing, production and office support to senior Landscape Architects.

Requirements:

Minimum of 20 hours per week and/or 1-2 days at our offices at our offices in Addison, TX to work with our staff on ongoing projects.
Excellent speed and proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Reliability and dependability for time management and meeting deadlines.
Familiarity with Mac OS.
Self motivated.

Opportunities & Benefits:

This would present an opportunity to get real world, office and project experience in working on high-end residential landscape architectural projects.
Opportunity for possible full-time position.
Opportunity and flexibility for additional remote work on your own schedule at home to work around classes, on weekends or over holidays.
Excellent hourly pay based on skills, qualifications and work ethic.

If interested, please email a resume and PDF portfolio of your work to info@haroldleidner.com. Emails only please.