Architectural Senior Designer

DesignCell Architecture; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Culture

Simple IRA Plan

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

DesignCell Architecture in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an experienced architectural professional with over 10 years in the field. The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior designers, and managing multiple assignments independently.

The ideal candidate will possess a U.S. Bachelor’s degree and strong skills in client communication and design expertise. This position offers a collaborative culture and various benefits including competitive salary and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in U.S.-based architectural design (hospitality, multifamily, or commercial).
• Experience managing multiple projects independently.
• Ability to guide junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Guide junior designers and ensure quality work.
• Manage projects independently from design through CDs.
• Lead projects through entitlements and support production.
• Align goals and represent the firm with clients and agencies.
• Navigate zoning and entitlement processes.

Skills

Strong Communicator

Design Expertise

Organized & Efficient

Tech Skills: Proficient in Revit

Education

U.S. Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Benefits

• Collaborative Culture
• Simple IRA Plan
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Free food & snacks

Who We Are

We’re a forward‑thinking architecture firm where creativity, collaboration, and modern technology shape meaningful spaces. We value your ideas and support your growth, giving you real opportunities to make an impact and build a lasting, fulfilling career.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Impactful Work: Projects that shape communities and make a difference.
• Your ideas matter: We believe the best work comes from collaboration and creativity.
• High Standards, Low Drama: We solve problems, not create them.
• Growth is Built In: Clear paths to advancement, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Culture of Excellence: Integrity, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

Qualifications & Growth

• Growth-Oriented Role: Opportunity to advance into leadership.
• Experience: 10+ years in U.S.-based architectural design (hospitality, multifamily, or commercial).
• Education: U.S. Bachelor’s degree required.

Your Role

• Lead & Mentor: Guide junior designers; ensure quality work and team growth.
• Own Projects: Manage multiple projects independently from design through CDs.
• Deliver Design: Lead projects through entitlements, resolve issues, support production.
• Client-Facing: Align goals, lead meetings, represent the firm with clients and agencies.
• Code & Approvals: Navigate zoning, codes, and entitlement processes; attend city meetings and site visits.
• Drive Innovation: Apply new tools, materials, and methods to improve design outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Communicator: Clearly present design ideas and project updates to clients, consultants, and agencies.
• Design Expertise: Create cohesive, technically sound plans, elevations, sections, and specs.
• Organized & Efficient: Manage time well; deliver on schedule and on budget.
• Tech Skills: Proficient in Revit.

Physical Requirements

Office based role with occasional site visits.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify duties and designate other functions as essential at any time.