Senior Architectural Designer — Lead Design & Entitlements

Actalent; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Health insurance for employee

Simple IRA matching up to 3%

Vision coverage anticipated

Job summary

Actalent in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to lead a design team from concept through construction documents. You will drive entitlement processes, advance client relationships, and ensure design excellence while mitigating risks across projects.

The role requires over 10 years in architectural design, at least 5 years as a Senior Project Designer, and proficiency in Revit, MS 356, Bluebeam, and AI. On-site with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural design experience required.
• 5+ years as a Senior Project Designer preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or equivalent education.
• Hospitality, midrise, mixed-use, or multifamily project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide junior designers to foster professional growth and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Manage design projects independently with minimal supervision and provide input on other team members’ projects.
• Deliver design excellence through the entitlements phase and assist the production team, mitigating risks and resolving design issues.
• Represent the firm in client-facing and regulatory meetings, aligning client goals and expectations.
• Demonstrate expertise in jurisdictional communications, compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement submittals.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visits as required.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to enhance design quality.

Skills

Revit

MS 356

Client relationships

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

AI

Job description

Actalent in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to lead a design team from concept through construction documents. You will drive entitlement processes, advance client relationships, and ensure design excellence while mitigating risks across projects.

The role requires over 10 years in architectural design, at least 5 years as a Senior Project Designer, and proficiency in Revit, MS 356, Bluebeam, and AI. On-site with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.