At HDR, we design environments that support healing, advance medical innovation, and improve lives. As a Senior Project Designer and Studio Lead, you'll be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of healthcare - creating patient-centered spaces, advanced clinical facilities, and transformative campuses that redefine how care is delivered.

Our team is at the forefront of healthcare design, with recent projects that include:
• A new academic medical center integrating teaching, research, and advanced patient care in one cohesive campus.
• Next-generation outpatient and specialty care centers designed to improve access, experience, and outcomes.
• Major hospital renovations and replacements that modernize aging infrastructure while elevating patient experience.
• Behavioral health and wellness environments that bring dignity, safety, and therapeutic design principles to care spaces.

What You'll Do:
• Take a leading role in designing innovative healthcare environments, collaborating with the Design Principal and multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.
• Explore and develop creative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and healing-centered principles.
• Create presentation materials and actively participate in client meetings, internal critiques, and agency reviews to gain project approvals.
• Ensure design solutions align with code, cost, and clinical requirements, supporting operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate design efforts with architects, engineers, planners, and healthcare specialists throughout all phases of the project.
• Facilitate design workshops and charrettes, integrating user feedback and clinical workflows into the design process.
• Oversee and guide the design team's work, ensuring deliverables meet high standards and deadlines.
• Review architectural documents to identify and resolve design and interdisciplinary conflicts.
• Contribute to specifications and documentation to maintain design intent through construction.
• Support construction administration activities, ensuring that the built environment reflects the original design vision.
• Mentor junior designers and help shape the creative culture of our healthcare design practice.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Architecture (or equivalent experience)
• Registered Architect
• LEED AP credential
• Evidence of advanced design understanding (e.g. an inspiring design portfolio)
• Proven experience designing healthcare facilities - hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, or medical research environment
• Interest or experience in evidence-based and sustainable design
• Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Enscape, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Lumion, SketchUp, and 3ds Max

• Local candidates are preferred

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.