Facade Draftsperson

Company Description

Inhabit is a specialist consultancy focused on the design and advancement of the built environment. We are committed to making positive impact at global scale with human experience central to our activities. Our solutions-led approach provides Inhabit opportunities to work as creative design partners with acknowledged industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Sustainable Design from concept to completion. Our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Designing a sustainable future starts with diversity. At Inhabit, we’re committed to building that future, wherever in the world that may be. We recognise that it is only through diversity that we can create the best built environment possible, which is only accomplished in a climate of inclusion. If you share in this belief, we invite and encourage you to join us in constructing that future with Inhabit.

**Job Description**:
An exciting opportunity in our Melbourne office is available for a creative and motivated Façade Draftsperson to become part of the team. You will be collaborating with the best in the business, building on your specialised technical knowledge whilst working on the design of some of the most exciting projects in Australia and internationally.

The Inhabit Façade team is internationally distributed, and the team is location independent, enabling access to projects across Australasia, Asia, US and Europe from any location. We uniquely work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from the business case and advisory, to sustainability and carbon strategy, to detailed modelling, construction, and post-occupancy. This means that we have a focus on real-world results rather than the hypothetical targets seen in other parts of the industry. This role will see you working closely with other team members to carry out detail design drafting.

**Some of our recent Melbourne projects include**:

- Premier Tower, Melbourne
- Rod Laver Arena Redevelopment, Melbourne Park
- Arts & Culture Building, Melbourne University
- Iglu Student Accommodation, Russel St Melbourne
- Christchurch Convention Centre
- South Melbourne Primary School

**If this interests you, we are seeking someone who**:

- Has an appetite for learning new skills and a proven ability to manage delivery of multiple projects
- Is motivated by progressive thinking to find creative solutions
- Has the growth mindset to grow and assist to scale the business to the next level
- Doesn’t mind being out of their comfort zone and challenging themselves
- Understands the relationship between detail and the ‘bigger picture’, and has an appreciation for both

**This role includes**:

- Developing different façade systems for a variety of climates, structural conditions, etc.
- Producing details of façade systems based on architectural sketches
- Working closely with other team members to produce concept, detailed and tender packages
- Development of own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc.
- Communicating regularly with design team and manager

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated experience in architectural drafting or civil/Structural drafting
- Diploma or Certificate holder or equivalent in Building Design and drafting
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Outlook, etc.

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- Knowledge of 3D design software (3D CAD, Rhino etc.)
- Knowledge of 3D geometrical analysis (Grasshopper, Excel, etc.)
- Knowledge of graphic software (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

Additional Information
**What We Offer**
- A chance to be a part of a global leader in façade engineering
- A wide variety of technically interesting projects
- Excellent mentorship and career progression opportunities with future global career prospects
- Connect, learn and collaborate with our global network of experts
- Access to training and development to grow your career and maximise your potential
- Be rewarded for your enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, and loyalty
- Company Parental leave and Purchased leave
- An Employee Assistance Program to support you and your close ones
- An inclusive and progressive office culture and social events
- Flexible working arrangements

Please upload your cover letter and CV and any other documents that you think will set you apart to our careers portal.

We will be excited to meet with you if your skills and experience are aligned with ours.

Inhabit requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and encourages all booster requirements. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status or an acceptable medical exemption.

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