Lead Designer | Workplace

BHDP Architecture; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Incentive Compensation payouts

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a Lead Designer in Cincinnati, Ohio, to oversee large-scale projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a professional degree in architecture, is registered, and has at least 15 years of experience. This role involves strategic leadership, team development, and innovation in design solutions while fostering strong client relationships. Comprehensive benefits include a competitive salary, health plans, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience needed in architecture.
• Proficient in advanced technologies relevant to design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on large-scale projects exceeding $2M in net fees.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for project growth.
• Ensure adherence to BHDP's Design Process in all projects.

Skills

Problem identification and analysis

Client satisfaction focus

Time management

Adaptability to new situations

Task prioritization

Proficiency in advanced technology

Effective decision making

Education

Professional accredited degree in Architecture

Architectural registration

Minimum of 15 years of experience

Tools

Revit

Sketch‑Up

Enscape

Lumion

Rhino

Job description

The Lead Designer will leverage their architectural expertise to ensure projects are designed and delivered within the scope and budget and aligned to the BHDP Design Process. Serve as the strategic leader of the design effort by creating innovative design solutions while developing client and team members towards design excellence and differentiation to achieve the client’s strategic results. The Lead Designer will elevate the client relationship, leveraging the firm's capabilities to cultivate additional design projects from existing clients.

The Role Priorities:

• Responsible for leading the design effort on large-scale projects (net fees $2M and above) and ensuring delivery on all aspects of the design for the project that aligns with the client’s vision and goals.
• Support the development of the firm through the growth of existing and new client relationships. Share firm expertise and design capabilities with existing and targeted clients.
• Lead, manage, and maintain accountability with the team.
• Maintain responsibility for fully embracing and executing the Design Process on all assigned projects, regularly monitoring the use of the Design Process and communicating the steps and benefits to the team and clients.
• Partner with key leaders of the organization to align project requirements and budgets with employee capabilities and availability.
• Responsible for continuously mentoring and developing direct reports and project staffing alignment with the firm’s cultural attributes and core values.
• Actively participate in BHDP’s culture of continuous improvement by regularly sharing expertise, knowledge, and wisdom with internal team members.

Skills + Qualifications:

• A professional, accredited degree in Architecture.
• Architectural registration required with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Identify and analyze problems, generating alternative solutions to make effective and timely decisions.
• Deliver high client satisfaction, going out of your way to solve problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Plan and manage time to maximize efficiency and drive results.
• Adapt and respond quickly to new situations with fresh ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of advanced technology (e.g., Revit, Sketch‑Up, Enscape, Lumion, Rhino).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed.

Life at BHDP

Our comprehensive benefit package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401K with a yearly company match contribution and a yearly Incentive Compensation payout that aligns with our commitment to rewarding our high‑performing professionals.

BHDP Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position description is prepared to provide a general understanding of the responsibilities of the position and does not include a comprehensive list of activities, duties, success factors, or responsibilities that are required for a specific employee. Success Factors, duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified or augmented at any time with or without notice.