Senior Designer - Housing

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:

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• Support Construction Administrator as required

• 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.

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