Facade designer
Core
Prepare buildable, code-compliant shop drawings and details for aluminium and glass facade packages on high-rise and mid-rise projects, from tender stage to as-built.
Role type
Mid-level facade designer (glass & aluminium)
Builds
Unitized and stick curtain wall, structural glazing, ACP and metal cladding, aluminium windows and doors, glass balustrades, skylights, louvres, and perforated mesh screens
Domain
Construction / Building Envelope
Required skills
Shop drawing and detailing for unitized and stick curtain wall, cladding, windows and structural glazing; Aluminium extrusion systems, thermal breaks, finishes and system suppliers; Laminated, tempered, heat-strengthened, insulated and low-E glass; Basic knowledge of wind load, thermal and acoustic performance, and air / water / structural testing
Preferred skills
Revit / BIM; SketchUp, Rhino, Inventor, SolidWorks, Strand7
Technologies
AutoCAD, MS Office, Revit, BIM, SketchUp, Rhino, Inventor, SolidWorks, Strand7
Responsibilities
Review tender and IFC drawings, specifications and BOQs; raise design gaps and clashes with the consultant; Prepare facade shop drawings: plans, elevations, sections, typical and special details, anchor layouts and fabrication drawings; Develop unit and panel layouts, mullion and transom grids, setting-out and movement-joint details; Coordinate with structural, MEP, architectural and waterproofing teams to resolve interfaces; Support design calculations (wind load, deflection, glass thickness) and apply results in drawings; Select profiles, glass build-ups, gaskets, sealants and hardware as per specification and approved submittals; Prepare drawing registers, material submittals and technical submissions; close consultant comments and revisions on time; Prepare material take-offs and cutting lists; support procurement and the factory with fabrication details; Support mock-ups, performance testing and site queries; prepare as-built drawings and handover documents
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC