Senior Project Designer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the design execution from concept through construction for architectural projects of multiple scales. The ideal candidate will possess a strong design portfolio, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to enhance design excellence and building performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for multiple projects throughout their lifecycle, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Work closely with teams across the firm to promote, model, and execute an interdisciplinary, holistic design approach that enhances the culture of design excellence and building performance.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating and directing 3D modeling, utilizing various software such as Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Provide strategically minded design support for the firm and communicates key firm initiatives and strategies.
• Guide and mentor designers.
• Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work, including Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, CDs, as well as finished project photos.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present design concepts and rationales graphically, verbally, and through writing.
• Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles; sustainability credentials preferred (e.g., LEED AP, Well AP, etc.).
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints, or other impacts on design concept.
• Ability to sketch/draw by hand.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Competency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits and Perks

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.