Career Opportunities: Project Designer (11553)

SmithGroup; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking design firm that emphasizes innovation and creativity, transforming spaces for diverse environments. As a Project Designer, you will craft planning and design concepts, mentor fellow designers, and build lasting client relationships. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable design solutions while enjoying a hybrid work environment and generous benefits, including flexible scheduling and professional development resources. Be part of a team that is dedicated to creating inclusive, resilient spaces that address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Hybrid Work Environment

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Federal Holidays

401(k) with Employer Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

One-on-One Career Coaching

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• LEED AP preferred; eligible for Architectural Registration Examination.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop planning and design concepts.
• Mentor and oversee design work of others.
• Present design solutions to clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Requisition ID 11553 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Architectural - Dallas, TX

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Dallas office of SmithGroup is looking for a Project Designer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

1. Create and develop planning and design concepts or support lead designers.
2. Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the design work of others to ensure integrated and cohesive designs.
3. Present design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.
4. Supervise the development of renderings and presentation drawings for client presentations and internal meetings.
5. Develop trusted relationships with clients.
6. Participate in recruitment and coaching process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
2. Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
3. LEED AP preferred. Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination.
4. Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
6. Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
7. High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
8. Experience leading other designers and design teams.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $106,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.