As a Senior Project Designer, you will:- Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Initiates and creates schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
- Promotes and manages overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction, and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
- Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
- Expertly applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
- Identifies and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
- Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
- Plays essential role in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
- Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
- Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Leads collaborative teams in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
- Mentors staff.
- Accountable for effective coordination with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
Requirements To join us, you should have:
- A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
- 10-15+ years of experience
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Rhino and Grasshopper); Revit required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative and professional work ethic
- LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
- Licensure or interest in completing your ARE or NCIDQ exams
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).
