Senior Architectural Designer: Lead Design & Mentorship

NBBJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ New York is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to join our design‑driven team. The candidate should bring strong conceptual, visual, and communication skills to collaborate across disciplines on healthcare, corporate, or commercial projects.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentorship, and client engagement from concept through construction. Required: 12–15 years of practice, bachelor’s in architecture, and proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, and Adobe Suite, with LEED

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Experience in healthcare, corporate, or commercial sectors.
• Deep understanding of high-performance building concepts with LEED accreditation.
• Strong conceptual and schematic design skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set quality standards through design reviews and mentoring.
• Inspire radical thinking and creativity across the studio.
• Prepare design materials and high-quality presentation drawings.
• Oversee construction documentation and narratives from concept to construction.
• Review projects and lead peer reviews for design quality.
• Craft and present compelling design stories to clients.
• Foster internal collaboration to improve design quality.
• Advance design methodologies and adopt innovative tools.
• Collaborate with project teams to organize work and leadership.
• Ensure integrated delivery across disciplines.

Skills

Conceptual design

Schematic design

Graphic communication

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Multidisciplinary work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Grasshopper

Job description

NBBJ New York is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to join our design‑driven team. The candidate should bring strong conceptual, visual, and communication skills to collaborate across disciplines on healthcare, corporate, or commercial projects.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentorship, and client engagement from concept through construction. Required: 12–15 years of practice, bachelor’s in architecture, and proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, and Adobe Suite, with LEED