OverviewThe 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 communicates key firm initiatives and strategies.
- Guide and mentors97designers.
- Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
- Help to nurture and sustain client relations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor27s or Master27s 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, CD27s 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, SketchUp, Rhino (Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
- Architectural license preferred.
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:
- 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.