Architectural Designer

Korn Ferry has partnered with an industry-leading manufacturer & fabricator to identify an Architectural Designer to join their growing Dallas Team. The Architectural Designer will apply their design expertise alongside a strong understanding of outdoor functionality, aesthetics, and design to develop safe, durable, and sustainable shade solutions. This role focuses on designing shade systems for public spaces, recreational areas, and outdoor commercial properties.

Desired Skillset and Duties:

• Develop conceptual layouts, 3D models, and design presentations
• Draft fabric structures, steel frames, foundations, and details using AutoCAD
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Lesser Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Prepare renderings, visualizations, and color/material presentations
• Assist with site plan integration, elevations, and section drawings
• Support technical submittals including final design packages, cut sheets, and connection details
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and sales teams to meet client goals
• Working knowledge of other software, 3D modeling, and rendering skills is a plus. Basic understanding of structural concepts and materials (especially steel, and fabric)
• Exposure to construction documents or design-build project workflows

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design (with more construction experience), or related field
• 1–3 years of professional design experience (architectural, landscape, or industrial design background)
• Bonus: Experience with shade structures, fabric architecture, or tensile membranes

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