Senior Designer

SmithGroup

$90K — $145K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture
  • Minimum 10 years of professional architectural design experience
  • Strong portfolio in Higher Education and Science & Technology
  • Experience leading design teams on medium to large projects
  • Proficiency in design software including Revit and SketchUp
  • LEED AP and Architectural Registration preferred
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design for all project phases
  • Develop competitive design concepts for various projects
  • Collaborate with project teams and other professionals
  • Produce architectural drawings and design renderings
  • Prepare and lead design presentations
  • Mentor junior staff and supervise their work
  • Facilitate employment interviews for new designers

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
  • 3 weeks of PTO in the first year, with options to purchase more
  • 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and wellbeing resources
  • 401(k) with employer matching and tuition reimbursement
  • Career development support including one-on-one coaching
Full Job Description
The Dallas office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team. Working with us, you will: • Work with the Design Principal and project teams to lead architectural design for all project phases including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, and construction documents. • Develop design concepts for highly competitive pursuits and commissioned projects in Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets. • Collaborate and coordinate with other designers, planners, project architects and engineers. • Produce architectural drawings, renderings and design assignments. • Prepare and lead design presentations and participate in project interviews. • Provide oversight, mentoring and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff. • Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching. • Participate in employment interviews and serve as design expert and leader. An ideal candidate has: • A bachelors degree or higher in Architecture. • Minimum 10 years of professional experience as an architectural designer leading and working with medium to large-sized projects. • LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration preferred. • A strong and diverse design portfolio across Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets. • Experience leading design teams and project groups required. • Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other modeling and rendering software programs such as Rhino, Lumion and Enscape. • Exemplary leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills to help facilitate the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff. • A portfolio of conceptual and built work to share. At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $145,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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