Senior Project Designer - Healthcare

About the role

This role is within HDR's Architecture practice, focusing on the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. Specifically, this position involves contributing to the design and delivery of innovative healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in designing innovative healthcare environments, collaborating with the Design Principal and multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.
• Explore and develop creative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and healing-centered principles.
• Create presentation materials and actively participate in client meetings, internal critiques, and agency reviews to gain project approvals.
• Ensure design solutions align with code, cost, and clinical requirements, supporting operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Coverage design efforts with architects, engineers, planners, and healthcare specialists throughout all phases of the project.
• Facilitate design workshops and charrettes, integrating user feedback and clinical workflows into the design process.
• Oversee and guide the design team’s work, ensuring deliverables meet high standards and deadlines.
• Review architectural documents to identify and resolve design and interdisciplinary conflicts.
• Contribute to specifications and documentation to maintain design intent through construction.
• Support construction administration activities, ensuring that the built environment reflects the original design vision.
• Mentor junior designers and help shape the creative culture of our healthcare design practice.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent experience)
• Registered Architect
• LEED AP credential
• Evidence of advanced design understanding (e.g., an inspiring design portfolio)
• Proven experience designing healthcare facilities — hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, or medical research environments
• Interest or experience in evidence-based and sustainable design
• Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Enscape, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Lumion, SketchUp, and 3ds Max

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 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
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture