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Design Technician
The role
dwp.
Design Technician Reports To Senior Design Technician (or designated supervisor indicated in dwp organization chart)
Position Description
The Design Technician provides technical support to design teams, producing accurate and detailed drawings and documentation using BIM software (primarily Revit). This role involves translating design concepts into technical drawings, collaborating with architects and designers, and ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.
Qualifications
* Diploma of Technical Architecture or equivalent (minimum); Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred. * Minimum 4 years of experience in interior and architecture, particularly in BIM. * Consider adding specific project type experience if relevant
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to prioritize work. * Ability to work in a team. * Adaptability and willingness to integrate new technologies, including AI, into design workflows. * Capabilities to use AI tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. * Communication skills, good. * Good spoken and written English is preferred. * PC, BIM and REVIT (intermediate to expert level), ability to use. * Time management skills.
Responsibilities
1. Design Support * Receive design concepts from designers and interpret them accurately using BIM software. * Set up drawings using dwp BIM standards and maintain files according to the dwp filing system. * Prepare drawings, including all necessary information required for design and documentation drawing sets.
2. Documentation * Prepare tender and construction drawing documentation after receiving final design development approval. * Assist Designers in developing details and cross-checking with other relevant documents (e.g., MEP, structural architecture).
3. Technology and Standards * Coordinate with the IT team to update the dwp BIM Library, ensuring details are filed appropriately. * Utilize dwp BIM libraries whenever practical for existing details. * Maintain a drawing schedule with percentage complete, updated weekly.
4. Quality * Ensure that the Quality Management system is implemented and maintained and to suggest where continual improvement can be made. * Participate in internal BIM training (at least 20 hours per year). * Implement dwp BIM standards, based on AIA industry standards.
5. AI Integration * Explore and utilize approved AI tools (including LLMs and Generative AI) to improve internal processes. * Generate design options and variations, if appropriate for the task. * Automate repetitive tasks (e.g., drafting, scheduling). * Assist with research and information gathering. * Enhance communication and content creation.
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