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 experience as an architectural designer on medium to large-sized projects.
  • LEED AP and architectural registration preferred.
  • Strong and diverse design portfolio focusing on Higher Education and Science & Technology markets.
  • Experience leading design teams and project groups.
  • Proficiency in design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion, and Enscape.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design for all project phases from concept to construction documents.
  • Develop design concepts for competitive and commissioned projects in specified markets.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with designers, planners, project architects, and engineers.
  • Produce architectural drawings, renderings, and other design assignments.
  • Prepare and lead design presentations and participate in project interviews.
  • Mentor junior staff and oversee their work performance.
  • Participate in employment interviews and serve as a design expert.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment.
  • 3 weeks of PTO within the first year, with options to purchase additional time.
  • 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 additional Fridays off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellbeing resources and paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and tuition reimbursement.
  • One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Phoenix 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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