Senior Project Designer

Senior Project Designer

Overview

The Senior Project Designer possesses a strong design portfolio, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to lead the design execution from concept through construction architectural projects of multiple scales.

• Provide design leadership for multiple projects through their duration including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Work closely with teams across the firm to promote, model, and execute an interdisciplinary, holistic design approach that enhances the culture of design excellence and building performance.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating and directing 3D modeling, utilizing various software such as Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Provide strategically minded design support for the firm and communicate key firm initiatives and strategies.
• Guide and mentor designers.
• Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
• Help to nurture and sustain client relations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work. Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, CD’s as well as finished project photos.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present design concepts and rationales graphically, verbally, and through writing.
• Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.).
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept.
• Ability to sketch/draw by hand.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Competency in Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino (Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Architectural license preferred.

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning