Project Designer

About the role

In the role of Project Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for design of architectural projects under the direction of the Design Principal and in close collaboration with the project team.
• Independently develop alternative concepts and key components of complex projects.
• Develop materials and participate in client presentations, internal critiques and reviews with various government agencies for project approvals.
• Understand code and cost implications of design decisions to ensure that design proposals are viable and compliant with project goals.
• Independently coordinate design with the multidiscipline project team through multiple phases of a project.
• Conduct internal design/work sessions in conjunction with Design Principal and Project Manager, coordinating with work of other disciplines.
• Coincide workload of team members through multiple phases to complete design deliverables on schedule.
• Review architectural documents for areas of design conflict with the Project Architect and all other disciplines.
• Write and edit architectural specifications for key design materials and systems, working directly with Project Architect and Project Manager.
• Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration assistance as needed to maintain design intent through construction.
• Direct the activities of other junior designers and mentor other staff members as needed.
• Contribute to design culture of studio.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
• Interest in sustainable design/LEED strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, 3-D Studio Max, and other appropriate modeling and graphics programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
• Interest in sustainable design/LEED strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, 3-D Studio Max, and other appropriate modeling and graphics programs.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.