Facade Designer I

To be considered for this position, please send resume to careers@islandef.com and jgarcia@islandef.com

For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.

Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Façade Designer I at IEF, you will be accountable for assisting the design team in the preparation and creation of 2D shop drawings, based on typical project construction documents, such as architectural and structural drawings. The FD1 will support the team by helping to print and prepare various shop drawing packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the design process. This role requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and collaborate with the design team to meet project needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Must be able to navigate through typical project construction documents, including architectural drawings, structural drawings and project specifications 

· Must be able to follow directions, both verbal and written, to create and update 2D shop drawings

· Assist the design team in printing and preparing the various shop drawing packages  ·

QUALIFICATIONS:

• · Strong verbal and written communication skills 

  · Basic understanding of curtain wall and exterior façade systems is preferred  

  · Basic understanding materials, both construction materials and materials commonly used in curtain wall  

  · Creative thinking with problem solving abilities

SOFTWARE PROFICENCY:

· Autocad
· Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
· Revu Bluebeam
· Navisworks – preferred, not required
· Rhino – Beneficial, not required

Salary Range: $71,700-$81,999 
Location: Hartford, CT or Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - Hybrid

Benefits: 401(k) matching, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Family leave, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account Gym membership, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance.

Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.