Lead Design Architect I

Safdie Architects, LLC.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safdie Architects, LLC. seeks a licensed Architect I with 5–10 years of professional experience to join our in-studio design practice in the United States. The role reports to the project management team and involves developing design concepts and coordinating with consultants on complex projects.

The position is full-time, in-studio, with responsibilities including leading junior staff and delivering design development documents. Authorized work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience and architectural licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software (Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray) required.
• Working knowledge of Revit and experience with BIM required.
• Experience producing concept, schematic design, and design development documents required.
• Experience designing and detailing large-scale, programmatically complex projects preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of both rational and complex geometries preferred.
• Experience leading teams of junior staff required.
• Demonstrated design sensibility.
• Excellent visual and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and architectural ideas under the direction of the project management team.
• Complete project assignments independently or by managing others.
• Coordinate efforts of the design team and outside consultants.
• Ensure familiarity with architectural standards across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Design sensibility

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Architect license

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Lumion

V-Ray

Revit

BIM

Job description

Safdie Architects, LLC. seeks a licensed Architect I with 5–10 years of professional experience to join our in-studio design practice in the United States. The role reports to the project management team and involves developing design concepts and coordinating with consultants on complex projects.

The position is full-time, in-studio, with responsibilities including leading junior staff and delivering design development documents. Authorized work in the United States is required.