Job Description
Job Description
As a Senior Designer, you serve a critical role in leading the project design efforts. You must understand a project's complex parameters and transform them into a clear and comprehensive solution. You must effectively apply a combination of strong communication skills (graphic and verbal), creativity, and the ability to problem-solve to achieve the project design goals and objectives. As a Senior Designer, you must interact directly and effectively with design principals, directors, clients, and other project team members. You must possess a high-level understanding of design-related code and safety requirements, as well as have a strong understanding of building systems, materials, and construction techniques.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING
- Support Business Development and Marketing with specific components of RFQ/RFP as required
- In collaboration with Marketing, prepare presentations for project pursuits as required
- Participate in project interviews as required
- Develop site capacity studies and/or design documents as required
- Attendance at industry events (i.e., conferences, workshops, seminars)
PROJECT SET-UP
- Set up project directory within F Drive
- In collaboration with the Project Manager, file all critical project correspondence within project filing system
- Support the Project Architect to establish Revit model based on templates and project specific requirements
PROGRAMMING/ENTITLEMENT THROUGH JURISDICTIONAL APPROVALS
- Lead the design efforts of one or more project designs (contingent on size and complexity of project) from commencement through jurisdictional approval.
- Communicate design staff and project schedule requirements to Directors & Principals
- Establish design concepts and criteria with Design Directors & Principals
- Communicate design concepts and criteria to supporting design team members
- Responsible for design-related tasks such as:
- Programming or site studies, as required
- Space Planning
- Architectural Development (Interior & Exterior)
- Prepare design documents such as Site Plans, Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations, and 3D Perspectives utilizing design software, including:
- SketchUp
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Suite
- Rendering software (Enscape or Twin Motion)
- AI Engines
- Energy Modeling Software & Plugins
- Prepare and as required, deliver design presentations
- Supervise design drawings produced by Project Designers, Designers and Emerging Professionals
- Coordinate building design with consultants, as required
- Collaborate with and support the Project Manager with design related requirements of the adjacency having jurisdiction
- Collaborate with Interior designers
- Meet project deadlines and schedules
- Design to the project budget requirements, and propose alternatives as required
- Coordinate design intent with production team
BIDDING/CONTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION/CLOSE-OUT
- Support Construction Administrator as required
ADMINSTRATIVE
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
- Continued development of presentation and public speaking skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10–20 years in an architectural firm
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Focus on high-density housing (student housing and senior living experience strongly preferred; single-family residential experience not applicable)
- DSA experience a plus
- California Architect license preferred but not required
PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Positions in this class are situated in a standard office environment, resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities. Other requirements include:
- Near and visual acuity to interpret written documentation, reading very small print, maintains accurate records, recognize people and provide direction.
- Use of hands for simple and firm grasping, as well as, fine manipulating ability to reach and handle equipment, records, and reports.
- Higher-level cognitive skills to move quickly from one task to another and to attend to detail. Able to concentrate and set priorities despite distractions.
- Speaking and hearing skills to converse verbally by telephone, in writing, and in person in an appropriate fashion, to ensure customers and employees are properly addressed in a precise manner.
- Ability to travel as needed for client presentations, conferences, or business development meetings.
**We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays
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