PROJECT DESIGNER

CI Design, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Commuter benefits

PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

CI Design, Inc. in Boston, MA invites a Project Designer to join our GENERAL department full-time. The role leads planning, coordination, and execution from design through construction, managing client relationships and project schedules.

Candidates bring 3+ years of architectural experience and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, with strong design, client communication, and teamwork skills. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp; Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
• Strong design and presentation skills with client engagement capability.
• Proficiency in architectural design, detailing, and envelope systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-direct, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and technical aspects of major projects.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Produce and review project specifications and construction documents.
• Lead design initiatives and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with design requirements and budgets.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Proven architectural design experience

Client engagement & presentation

Leadership & coordination

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Construction documentation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

PROJECT DESIGNER

Department: GENERAL

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: BOSTON, MA

Compensation: $65,000 / year

Description

Ci is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Designer to join our Boston office full-time. This role works closely with Ci’s Principals and leads the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from design through construction. The Project Designer will be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across multiple projects. This position requires strong leadership, the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and a solid understanding of construction documentation and administration. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and able to effectively communicate with clients, consultants, and internal teams while adapting to evolving project needs. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex projects and supporting the continued growth of our S&T practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the preparation and technical design aspects of major project
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend design solutions to meet client needs
• Oversee design and planning studies, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and consultants
• Produce and review comprehensive project specifications
• Handle complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques and procedures
• Offer technical guidance to less experienced architects
• Stay updated with industry trends and integrate them into designs
• Proven ability in reviewing and interpreting completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and design requirementsManage multiple tasks and projects while adhering to deadlines and budgets
• Offer technical guidance to less experienced architects

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Preferred 3+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred.
• Strong design and presentation skills; capable of engaging with clients and consultants
• Proficient in architectural design, material and systems detailing, and envelope systems design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a creative approach to problem-solving.Ability to self-direct and work well under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable producing construction documents for various project types.
• Understanding of construction documentation, building systems, and coordination processes.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) matching, commuter benefits, PTO, and paid company holidays.

This role is ideal for a motivated and experienced designer looking to take on challenging projects, lead design initiatives and leverage their extensive experience in shaping significant architectural endeavors.