Position Summary: Experienced architectural designer with responsibility for design from the initiation of concepts through the preparation of design development documents on large scale, mixed-use projects.
Organization:
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer, Design Director / Design Principal Coordinates with: Project Manager
Responsibilities:
-Reviews program requirements with Design Principal, Design Director,Project Manager and establishes design criteria for project.
- Initiates the development of design concepts with Design Principal
- Responsible for preparation of design documents that meet project requirements and office standards
- Responsible to organize and prepare design presentations
- May participate in design presentations
- Responsible to oversee and manage all design staff assigned to project - Responsible to meet project deadlines and schedules
- Responsible to meet project budget requirements
- Responsible to coordinate work with consultants
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Minimum 10 to 12 years experience as an senior architectural designer
- Experience in large scale, mixed-use Type I projects
- Understanding of basic building code and life safety requirements
- Strong understanding of building systems, materials applications and construction techniques
- Architectural license preferred
- Strong graphic presentation skills, hand sketching ability required
- Proficient with AutoCad software, 3D modeling skills preferred
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Previous responsibility to oversee and manage assigned design staff
- Previous experience working with an Architect of Record desirable
- Previous international experience desirable
Work Environment:
- Open office work stations
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required