Senior Project Designer

Responsibilities

• Leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Initiates and creates schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Promotes and manages overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction, and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.
• Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Expertly applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.
• Identifies and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Plays essential role in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Ledds collaborative teams in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentors staff.
• Accountable for effective coordination with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Requirements

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 10-15+ years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Rhino and Grasshopper); Revit required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
• Licensure or interest in completing your ARE or NCIDQ exams