Architectural Design Technician

Work setting

• Various locations
• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare proposals
• Analyze technical documents and reports
• Assist in supervising construction projects
• Prepare working drawings
• Write specifications
• Monitor and inspect work
• Estimate costs and materials
• Construct architectural and display models
• Assist in design development
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• ARCHICAD
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• SketchUp
• InDesign

Area of work experience

• Design

Architectural specialization

• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Interior and space planning
• Renovation
• Residential construction
• Restoration and/or preservation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality