ARCHITECT
Frank Ponterio, recipient of the 2023 Institute for Classical Architecture and Art Florida Chapter’s Addison Mizner award for best residential interior design, is seeking an accomplished Architect to join our Naples, Florida team.
We are hiring an Architect with 10+ years of experience focused on interior detailing who will be responsible for leading and managing the interior architecture of multiple projects simultaneously.
The Architect collaborates closely with multiple design teams and principal across the firm’s Chicago and Naples studios to develop construction documents and presentation tools to guide our clients through the design process. Works with documents from industry partners as well as surveying existing building conditions and space, creates and tracks construction documentation in AutoCAD and SketchUp, managing the execution of full construction drawing sets and reviews vendor shop drawings for approval. Reviews and manages shop drawings from millworkers. Additionally, handles the specification of hard surfaces, hardware, plumbing and architectural lighting. Manages multiple project workflows and product schedules simultaneously to adhere to project timelines and specifications.
Salary & Bonus Details
Job Type: Full-time, salaried
Pay: Dependent upon candidate’s experience and credentials.
Annual Bonus Program
Responsibilities
·Works with leading industry partners’ documents to develop detailed interior architectural plans from conception through completion.
·Manages project site surveying and documentation of existing site conditions to develop detailed interior architectural plans from conception through completion.
·Produces, manages and maintains construction drawing sets, schedules and details with a high level of both technical and graphic proficiency.
·Ensures drawings are coordinated with actual site conditions, updated with site changes and shared with industry team members on a timely basis.
·Provides assistance to the team in the selection or consideration and choice of building materials such as flooring, wall finishes, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware and other materials.
·Utilizes AutoCAD and SketchUp software to create drawings, renderings, etc.
·Sources architectural materials and samples from various vendors, manufacturers and artisans.
·Communicates with vendors and subcontractors to obtain specifications and samples.
·Assists and participates in client presentations related to interior architecture.
·Manages creation of client presentations in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe InDesign to communicate concepts, design intent and drawings.
·Attends in-office and off-site meetings with design team and/or clients.
·Manages timely responses to project needs and team RFIs relative to interior architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
·10 years of experience with high-end residential interior design firm or architectural studio
·Must possess a 4-year degree at an accredited architectural program
·Experience sourcing, specifying hardware, plumbing, hard surfaces, millwork and lighting
·Exceptional understanding of high-end related design, detail and quality
·Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
·Available to work from firm’s Naples studio Monday – Friday and willing to travel to project site meetings
Founded in 1994, Frank Ponterio is a full-service design firm with expertise in interior architecture, historic preservation, interior design and product design, and driven by a mission to create unique environments for its clients. Ponterio’s, bespoke interior projects have received numerous design awards and garnered attention from the very best publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Traditional Home, among others. www.frankponterio.com
Benefits
·Collaboration and direct interaction with firm’s principal who is a leading interior designer in the luxury residential market
·401(k) plan
Profit Sharing Plan
·Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
·Paid time off
·Several bonus days off
·Fun, friendly, fast paced office with a “no drama” work environment
· Other miscellaneous benefits and perks
