Summary
A recognized practitioner who collaborates with the project team on overall effort of completing various design projects. Responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Collaborates on the development of design throughout design development and construction drawings. Coordinates with design talent across the firm to elevate the quality of work overall. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.
Responsibilities
Project
- Works with senior designer(s) and project team on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and implementation documents
- Leads and may provide guidance to team on project design for assigned project, developing creative design concepts and expanding on concepts of others
- Collaborates to establish the vision and sets project goals with the senior designer, project team and client
- Develops design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals to support design effort and develop client relationships
- Collaborates on the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent
- Organizes and delivers project design presentations to client user group or public forum
- Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; collaborates on project details with consulting design or engineering firms
- Assists in resolving complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
- Works with senior designer or PM to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Proposes material for and coordinates layouts of interiors
- Prepares schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
- Works closely with design team and assists to deliver various projects on time and within budget
- Compiles data and performs design computations
- Performs and coordinates product research; assists senior designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
- Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Cultural
- Endorses the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
- Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
- Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
- Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
- Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members, peers, and collaborating with team leaders
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
- Actively promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection
Financial
- Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
- Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
- Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rat
Revenue or Opportunity Generation
- Participates in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
- Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business, and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Qualifications
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
- Architectural registration preferred
- Typically 5-10 years of experience
- Sustainable design accreditation preferred
- Proficiency in Revit
- Proficiency in architectural software such as 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.) and AutoCAD preferred
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy is preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
- Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes
- Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
- Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationship
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
- Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel may be required
