Senior Designer

About the role

The Houston office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Designer to join our talented team. This role involves leading architectural design for various project phases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for all project phases including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Develop design concepts for highly competitive pursuits and commissioned projects in Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other designers, planners, project architects, and engineers.
• Produce architectural drawings, renderings, and design assignments.
• Prepare and lead design presentations and participate in project interviews.
• Provide oversight, mentoring, and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in employment interviews and serve as design expert and leader.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as an architectural designer leading and working with medium to large-sized projects.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Architectural Registration preferred.
• A strong and diverse design portfolio across Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets.
• Experience leading design teams and project groups required.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other modeling and rendering software programs such as Rhino, Lumion, and Enscape.
• Exemplary leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills to help facilitate the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.
• A portfolio of conceptual and built work to share.

Qualifications

• Passionate about elevating design, pushing boundaries, and creating a more resilient future.
• Experience in Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other modeling and rendering software programs such as Rhino, Lumion, and Enscape.
• Leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

At SmithGroup, we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• A hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• Plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $145,000 annually.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid work environment.