Senior Architectural Designer - Lead Design & Mentorship

American Structurepoint; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Structurepoint in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design from concept through development, guiding teams and mentoring junior designers to deliver compelling, buildable solutions. The ideal candidate combines creative leadership with technical excellence and strong collaboration with project managers and principals.

The role emphasizes coordination with consultants, mastery of design tools, and adherence to quality standards across diverse architectural projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of professional architecture experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and design visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategy, concept development, and iteration, aligning with client goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Direct the production of drawings, models, and presentations; set and uphold design quality standards.
• Conduct and document code research; ensure design compliance with life safety and accessibility.
• Develop key details, material strategies, and performance objectives in collaboration with consultants.
• Facilitate design charrettes, user-workshops, and internal critiques; provide timely feedback to teams.
• Present design solutions to clients and stakeholders; incorporate feedback into deliverables.
• Support early cost modeling and value engineering while preserving design intent.
• Mentor junior staff in design thinking, documentation, and professional practice.
• Contribute to pursuits and thought leadership, including case studies and design narratives.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Enscape

Lumion

V-Ray

Job description

American Structurepoint in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Senior Designer to lead design from concept through development, guiding teams and mentoring junior designers to deliver compelling, buildable solutions. The ideal candidate combines creative leadership with technical excellence and strong collaboration with project managers and principals.

The role emphasizes coordination with consultants, mastery of design tools, and adherence to quality standards across diverse architectural projects