Senior Project Designer

Parkhill

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture required.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience with a strong project portfolio across various phases.
  • Exceptional communication skills for presenting design concepts clearly.
  • Experience with sustainable and universal design principles; sustainability credentials preferred.
  • Proficiency in design software including Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to hand-sketch or draw designs.
  • Understanding client considerations in design processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design from concept to construction for multiple architectural projects.
  • Promote and execute a holistic design approach across interdisciplinary teams.
  • Facilitate teamwork among internal, external, and strategic partner groups.
  • Direct 3D modeling processes using software like Revit, SketchUp, and Lumion.
  • Provide design support aligned with firm initiatives and strategies.
  • Mentor and guide junior designers within the team.
  • Create strategic proposals and lead interview presentations for project opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid/flexible work schedules and generous PTO.
  • Specialized training and continuing education opportunities.
  • Medical premium coverage up to 80% and a competitive 401k contribution.
  • Excellent well-being programs, including mental health care and wellness initiatives.
  • Charitable giving match and culture committees for community involvement.
Full Job Description
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.

 

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 mentors’ designers.
  • Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
Qualifications
  • 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, SketchUp, Rhino (Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

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. 

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