Senior Architectural Designer

OPPORTUNITY:

In this role you will serve as a Senior Designer working directly with the project team as well as having direct client contact. This position requires a leadership mindset and a complete commitment to client service as you will be representing the firm, which is an authority in the design and development of K-12 education facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate design efforts from the predesign phase, through schematic design and to completion of the design development phase.
• Establish project definition, programming, budgeting, and master plan concepts for educational projects consistent with the School District long-range programs and needs. 
• Collaborate and develop specific concepts for complex design problems incorporating code compliance and state educational guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance and innovative solutions to meet client needs.
• Mentor and manage team of Designers and Design Coordinators.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be proficient in working with industry standard software including REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lumion, Enscape and Microsoft Office.
• Preferred knowledge of K-12 facilities operations and design.
• Knowledge and implementation of city planning ordinances, building codes, and accessibility standards. 
• Maintain top tier professionalism and ability interact with senior management, external client organizations, and vendors.
• Effectively communicate ideas and concepts in front of clients, through Digital/3D modeling and hand sketching (both digital and physical).
• Ability to develop functional spaces programs, facility budgets, space plan, master plan, and develop conceptual architectural and interior designs. 
• Possess exceptional organizational skills and capable of simultaneously supporting multiple projects and priorities.
• Must have a passion for the creative process of architectural design, the ability to problem solve, communicate ideas, be self-motivated and have a quality mindset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in architecture preferred or bachelor’s degree meeting licensure criteria required
• Must be actively pursuing licensure. Current licensure a plus
• Minimum of 12-13 years of experience serving as a Lead Designer or equivalent role
• Preferred knowledge of K-12 facilities operations and design. 
• A professional portfolio is required for consideration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office Work – Prolonged sitting and/or standing during working hours.
• Ability to lift, up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to drive to jobsites to review existing conditions.