SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPAL - RALEIGH, NC

Ci Design, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Excellent opportunity for advancement

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A dynamic architectural firm in Raleigh seeks a highly experienced lead designer to oversee various projects including commercial and retail. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, a Registered Architect license, and strong skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, mentoring staff, and managing client relationships. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience practicing under a licensed architect.
• Experience as lead designer for commercial, retail, office, hotel, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on diverse projects including retail and commercial.
• Establish and maintain strong local industry connections and win new work.
• Mentor and supervise design staff and project performance.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Education

Registered Architect (R.A.) license

Job description

Overview

Ci Design, Inc. is a dynamic, highly collaborative architectural firm providing architecture, planning, and interior design services to clients domestically and internationally. Responsible for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas. Uses advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the architectural field and disciplines. Primarily having the ability to plan and execute projects, manage staff, consultants and interface with clients.

Responsibilities

• This position functions as an individual researcher or a consultant having authority in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field.
• Establishes and maintains strong local industry connections and clientele, with the ability to win new work and grow the firm’s presence in the region.
• Decisions and recommendations are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on the office.
• Assist staff in establishing strategic direction and design philosophy for the office.
• Consults with clients to gain a complete understanding of project goals and client’s vision for the project.
• Leads design efforts on retail, commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Has authority over other designers in establishing concepts and directing the design as it progresses through the various phases of the project.
• Provides functional supervision and mentoring to professionals and technicians within architecture discipline.
• Markets the firm’s capabilities, within the architectural specialty, to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Attends trade shows, assists in the preparation of promotional materials and proposals for potential projects.
• Participates in the selection of design teams, and subconsultants, and in the negotiations of fees and subcontractors.
• May supervise Architects and support personnel; evaluates performance; assigns and schedules work; establishes project priorities and standards; makes recommendations on hiring, firing and promotions; provides technical support of project work.
• Holds membership in professional associations and participates on company committees.
• Responsible for the financial performance of their projects.

Requirements

• AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop
• Licensed as a Registered Architect (R.A.) preferred
• Experience as lead designer for commercial, retail, office, hotel, mixed-use projects or master-planning projects.
• Ability to accomplish technical assignments of varying complexity.
• Minimum 15 years practicing under a licensed architect.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects with a focus on Science and Technology
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Excellent opportunity for advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Type: Full-time

How To Apply

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