Project Designer

Description

Position: Project Designer

Reports To: Senior Project Designer

Classification: Exempt

Date of Revision: 2/2022

Summary

Project Designer- Works independently on all phases of architecture projects with a particular aptitude in design. Performs a variety of project assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural design for projects of moderate to large size and complexity. Advances architectural concepts and design solutions in alignment with client's design intent and project concept vision.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible to develop conceptual design alternatives under limited guidance from the Senior Project Designer
• Foster design excellence in assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best align with client's design goals and vision
• Evaluates and integrates collected research, ideas, data, and concepts. Leads team in organization and development of conceptual framework for the project
• Perform analyses of existing conditions related to design, planning, occupancy studies, and design layouts
• Review program and scope definition
• Provides direction to consultants regarding coordination and refinement of critical areas of design
• Initiates and coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure collaboration and communication.
• Provide oversight, and review planning of construction documents and design documents to ensure appropriate integration and representation of project design concepts, goals, and objectives
• Reviews project reports, estimates, calculations, and specifications with specific focus on implications and representation for critical areas of design
• May perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and punch list reviews related to critical areas of design
• Review of finished plans and coordination of specifications related to critical areas of design. Selection and approval of exterior materials palette
• Organizes and facilitates design team’s work, ideation and charrette sessions

Competencies:

• Strong conceptual design and schematic design skills
• Strong analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills
• Possess quality graphic composition and layout skills
• Proficiency in Revit required. General understanding of AutoCAD helpful
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites required (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in Sketchup and/or Rhino required. Rendering in Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray is required
• Working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NPFA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC, etc)
• Possess a balanced blend of design and technical skills
• Strong knowledge of the design process, and development of contract documentation. Familiar with practices and methods of the construction administration process
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Completes assignments for scheduled deadlines while working within the project budget
• Proficient organizational and client presentation skills
• Committed to provide high quality client service
• Possess a collaborative and professional work ethic

Certification Requirements

• Architecture License preferred

Supervisory Requirements

• May provide supervision for project associates or interns

Work Environment

• This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office provides collaborative work areas and shared resources such as video conferencing, printing/scanning, and a café for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.

Physical Demands

• Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
• Ability to lift a set of construction documents
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Position Type/Hours expected to work

• This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week

Travel

• Possible occasional travel depending on project assignments

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture required (accredited university preferred)
• Master of Architecture preferred
• A minimum of six years experience in architectural design related practice or equivalent

Work Authorization

• Sponsorship may be considered