Senior Project Designer

Typical Years of Requisite

Experience:

10-15+ years

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

* Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

* Initiates and creates schematic designs that optimize design solutions and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.

* Promotes and manages overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations, and schedule requirements.

* Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.

* Expertly applies knowledge of building technology, building materials, construction methods, costs, and code to the design process.

* Identifies and responds to technical implications and design decisions.

* Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.

* Plays essential role in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.

* Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.

* Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

* Leads collaborative teams in internal design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups and external community engagements.

* Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.

* Mentors staff.

* Accountable for effective coordination with partners and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Proficiencies

* BIM

* Building codes

* Site analysis

* Preliminary design studies

* Contract documents

* Field measurements

* Life safety requirements

* Specifications

* Construction contract administration

* Graphic storytelling

* Sketching

Software

* Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software

* Advanced Revit

* Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper

* Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

* Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

* Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

* Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

* Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certification s/Education

* LEED GA within 6 months of hire

* Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

* Architectural license (preferred)

* Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required