At least for a short time....
I just got recruited by a local Architectural Design firm to spear head their molding and millwork design. The position is very niche and is one that will blossom in time as we work it all out. They like that I am capable and have installation experience (17 years) and am not directly tied to one mill or source. Unlike the current molding guy.
I contacted them awhile back and showed them my SU work, just thinking I could get in as an installer. They were impressed with my designs as they also draw up trim details but use Chief architect or another CAD software. However they do not put actual molding profiles in the designs, so they cannot spec materials, take offs ETC. They need a specialist like me to put together spec drawings for take off and bidding. Its an opportunity to work with a talented team of young architects and designers, and I will be surrounded by design enthusiasts. Not to mention some of the most upper end homes in the bay area, with much larger budgets to work with.
My first project starting Monday...a 10k sqft custom home with just about every architectural detail one can think of, needing to be worked out....after that a 7k home with a stain grade French country interior...I said YES!!!! Steady work is a good thing.
So for a time I will be turning in my Festools (to my Dad, who will be training another helper) for SU, Layout, and a new MacPRO (later this year when the new ones come out) and my bjorklader work wear for Dockers and slacks (ok Jeans:)
Its a bitter sweet temporary farewell, but it will move me into where I have always wanted to be, with the freedom to bring back the details of old, and to literally be apart of a GET YOUR HOUSE RIGHT team. No more crappy MDF, weak profiles, understated trim work, after thought details that don't fit properly.
Sadly, it does semi end what my dad and I have going...but he wants this for me, and will be ok. The exciting thing is that He will actually make more money this way...Because he won't have to pay me and will be getting all my festools, and lasers LOL :D I'll still be around to help here and there...or at least to check in and make sure my tools are still clean. :)
At last I will (humbly) be able to call myself a real Architectural Designer, or at least feel like one. I have LOTS to learn...but I will be in the environment that promotes and encourages it....
Thank you all so much, I do credit you fellow JLC members who I have battled with and learned from and Todd M for all the SU help. I guess I'll be owing you some training fees next time I ask for help. :) and GaryK for.........just EVERYTHING, you have done so much!!. Words cant express how I feel about this forum and what I have learned and taken away from all of you, even if its what NOT to do (Kreg) LOL. Just teasing my last piece of design advice...Get those 3 centered arches going on your built-ins already will yah! LOL :D
To where ever the tide of life takes us!
Cheers
I just got recruited by a local Architectural Design firm to spear head their molding and millwork design. The position is very niche and is one that will blossom in time as we work it all out. They like that I am capable and have installation experience (17 years) and am not directly tied to one mill or source. Unlike the current molding guy.
I contacted them awhile back and showed them my SU work, just thinking I could get in as an installer. They were impressed with my designs as they also draw up trim details but use Chief architect or another CAD software. However they do not put actual molding profiles in the designs, so they cannot spec materials, take offs ETC. They need a specialist like me to put together spec drawings for take off and bidding. Its an opportunity to work with a talented team of young architects and designers, and I will be surrounded by design enthusiasts. Not to mention some of the most upper end homes in the bay area, with much larger budgets to work with.
My first project starting Monday...a 10k sqft custom home with just about every architectural detail one can think of, needing to be worked out....after that a 7k home with a stain grade French country interior...I said YES!!!! Steady work is a good thing.
So for a time I will be turning in my Festools (to my Dad, who will be training another helper) for SU, Layout, and a new MacPRO (later this year when the new ones come out) and my bjorklader work wear for Dockers and slacks (ok Jeans:)
Its a bitter sweet temporary farewell, but it will move me into where I have always wanted to be, with the freedom to bring back the details of old, and to literally be apart of a GET YOUR HOUSE RIGHT team. No more crappy MDF, weak profiles, understated trim work, after thought details that don't fit properly.
Sadly, it does semi end what my dad and I have going...but he wants this for me, and will be ok. The exciting thing is that He will actually make more money this way...Because he won't have to pay me and will be getting all my festools, and lasers LOL :D I'll still be around to help here and there...or at least to check in and make sure my tools are still clean. :)
At last I will (humbly) be able to call myself a real Architectural Designer, or at least feel like one. I have LOTS to learn...but I will be in the environment that promotes and encourages it....
Thank you all so much, I do credit you fellow JLC members who I have battled with and learned from and Todd M for all the SU help. I guess I'll be owing you some training fees next time I ask for help. :) and GaryK for.........just EVERYTHING, you have done so much!!. Words cant express how I feel about this forum and what I have learned and taken away from all of you, even if its what NOT to do (Kreg) LOL. Just teasing my last piece of design advice...Get those 3 centered arches going on your built-ins already will yah! LOL :D
To where ever the tide of life takes us!
Cheers
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