Design Principal: Lead Complex Architectural Concepts

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks an Associate Design Principal to lead architectural design for complex projects. You will translate client goals into concepts, prepare visuals, and guide cross-disciplinary teams. Strong leadership and presentation skills are required.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years in design leadership, an architecture license, and proficiency in Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Adobe tools. Chicago-area work is expected with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of design leadership experience.
• Registered Architect with strong codes and planning knowledge.
• Proficiency in Revit and graphic presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects.
• Meet with owners/clients to analyze goals and develop concepts.
• Prepare presentation drawings, models and narratives.
• Provide senior leadership across all building-design disciplines.
• Represent the firm in business development efforts with prospective clients.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure alignment with program needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Graphic presentation skills

Codes and planning knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3ds Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks an Associate Design Principal to lead architectural design for complex projects. You will translate client goals into concepts, prepare visuals, and guide cross-disciplinary teams. Strong leadership and presentation skills are required.

Ideal candidates have at least 10 years in design leadership, an architecture license, and proficiency in Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Adobe tools. Chicago-area work is expected with full-time status.