Senior Project Designer

RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum.

Our practice is a sincere expression of our belief that design is a dynamic exercise influenced by a collection of people representing diverse perspectives. We take a hyperlocal approach to design that celebrates and promotes uniqueness of place, following a process that begins with attunement. We are known for our bold solutions that are inclusive of the wider context and are ever mindful that an interdisciplinary approach to design brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience.

RIOS was founded in 1985 as a multidisciplinary design firm. Today the firm has offices in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai, London, Austin, and Boulder with over 250 team members contributing to transformative projects globally.

We are seeking a Senior Project Designer to assist and develop appropriate design solutions on multiple projects. Interested applicants must have a strong design aesthetic, enjoy creating beautiful work and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

• Shepherds Design Excellence via the following RIOS tenets :
  Audacity, Attunement, Optimism, Inclusivity, Resiliency, Originality.
• Connects RIOS mission and values and our design process / strategy.
• Evolves the design process as an integral extension of our goals as a practice, and helps develop the support structure to ensure that the vision be forward-thinking, equitable and inspired.
• Leads design from Concept Brief to the development of responsive, real-world projects that connect evolving project demands with design vision and north-star innovation objectives.
• Guides team to drive exemplary design and innovation, aligning ideation with project design concept and goals. Pushes for critical thinking and problem solving for the best possible design outcomes.
• Mentors team on representation to best communicate design vision.
• Demonstrates exemplary presentation skills with broader teams and clients around the execution and presentation of design ideas.
• Guides, mentors & maintains project milestones and deliverables in a timely manner throughout the life of the project.
• Clearly & succinctly communicates with broad teams and clients around the execution and presentation of design ideas.
• Mentors teams throughout all phases to reach their potential, ensuring the best possible skills, knowledge and training.
• Demonstrates command of project leadership from concept to completion with the support of technical and design lead input. Advances due diligence, construction and material innovation, quality control and successful integration of new technologies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-8+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor of Architecture degree or Master's of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with Autocad, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and REVIT
• Hand-drawing and residential experience preferred