Senior Architectural Project Designer: Lead Design & Mentorship

LaBella Associates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead architectural projects from concept design through construction. The role requires strong design judgment, coordination across disciplines, and ability to mentor junior staff.

You will work with Project Managers and licensed Architects, participate in client meetings, and help improve studio design standards. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture and licensure track are required, with 6–10+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Actively working toward architectural licensure.
• Approximately 6-10+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading architectural projects or major project components.
• Strong architectural design and planning skills.
• Strong construction document and technical coordination experience.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and outside consultants.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction systems, and project delivery.
• Experience participating in client meetings and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, mentorship, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Visualization experience using Enscape, Lumion, or similar platforms.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural project efforts from concept design through construction.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, and internal disciplines.
• Develop and maintain project design intent, quality, and consistency.
• Lead or support client meetings, design presentations, and project workshops.
• Coordinate architectural documentation and multidisciplinary design requirements.
• Delegate and review work performed by project team members.
• Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and delivery.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, RFIs, field observations, and coordination with contractors.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in design, documentation, coordination, and project delivery.
• Provide design and technical review across selected studio projects.
• Facilitate collaborative design reviews, pin-ups, and internal project discussions.
• Contribute to business development, interviews, proposals, and client relationship building.
• Help improve studio design standards, workflows, and project delivery processes.
• Work with licensed architects to ensure projects meet applicable code, regulatory, and professional requirements.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Meetings

Mentorship

Communication

Revit

BIM

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensure in progress toward architectural licensure

6-10+ years of architectural experience

Tools

Revit

BIM

Adobe CC

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Bluebeam

Enscape

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

LaBella Associates in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead architectural projects from concept design through construction. The role requires strong design judgment, coordination across disciplines, and ability to mentor junior staff.

You will work with Project Managers and licensed Architects, participate in client meetings, and help improve studio design standards. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture and licensure track are required, with 6–10+ years of