SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER OverviewDesign professional functioning as Design Lead for projects. Responsible for owning the design execution of assigned projects as a
core member of the project leadership team. Fundamental competency in Senior Project Designer job category.
Responsibilities- Responsible for leading and owning the design execution of complex medium and large sized projects.
- Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
- Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation.
- Lead design execution across multiple project phases including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development.
- Produce design and presentation documents.
- Participate in client design presentations.
- Collaborate with technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes.
- Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with fee, schedule and construction cost in collaboration with project manager and project technical lead.
- Provide guidance in construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
- Develop planning concepts as applicable to discipline:
- Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
- Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
- Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
- Provide project team coordination for material location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.).
- For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members.
- Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes.
- Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.
- Participate in project budget management and cost control methods.
- Act as a resource to studios and project teams with a voice crossing the spectrum of design support, mentorship and education.
- Be a resource for resolving complex design issues and provide oversight and guidance to studios and project teams.
- Identify, mentor and elevate current and future leaders.
- Continuously work to promote Vocon, while fostering existing and new relationships with clients.
Capabilities- Advanced competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
- Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
- Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the full design process.
- Strong project and people management skills.
- Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
- Possess BIM modeling skills.
Requirements
- Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university.
- NCIDQ Certification required for interior design professionals.
- LEED and/or Well credentials a plus.
- Design professional with (typically) twelve plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.
