Architectural Designer

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in architecture
• 8-15 years post-graduate, full-time working experience in an architectural firm
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. preferred
• A strong design sensibility and attention to detail
• Passion for design, a pulse on emerging trends, and a developed point of view about your work
• Enthusiasm for utilizing a diverse set of approaches to creative problem solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, hands-on, creative environment
• Relationship builder who enjoys engaging with clients and industry partners
• Collaborative leader capable of inspiring teams and bringing people together around a shared vision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the capability to influence design outcomes
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local zoning ordinances and building codes
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketchup or Rhino, Affinity Publisher/Photo and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with Grasshopper and 3ds Max
• Multi-family Residential (Type 1, Type 3, Type 5), Commercial Office and Higher Education project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership on project work and within the studio
• Engage with clients to understand project needs and generate design concepts accordingly
• Establish a project design philosophy that is responsive to client and firm goals of performance, craft, and beauty
• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Develop design and technical drawings, visualizations, and studies in collaboration with project leaders
• Manage time and organize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines, including oversight of junior team members
• Participate in team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Research and promote opportunities for new or innovative system applications; proactively look for and implement processes to improve work product and efficiency
• Engage with the project and studio team with a positive, team-first attitude
• Represent SCB to clients in a manner that generates trust and cultivates long-term relationships
• Foster a culture of design excellence and continually raise standards for design process, communication, and deliverables