Senior Design Leader - Higher Education Architecture | Hybrid

BHDP Architecture; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BHDP Architecture in Charlotte, NC seeks a Lead Designer for Higher Education projects. You will steer design across large-scale, multi-discipline teams, ensuring design intent, client alignment, and project delivery quality.

This in-office role offers hybrid flexibility with formal office days and strong opportunity to shape higher education environments through design leadership. Applicants should bring NAAB degree preference, licensure, and deep expertise in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture degree (NAAB accredited preferred).
• Licensed Architect with extensive design leadership experience.
• Advanced Revit knowledge capable of delivering complete drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Leads large-project design delivery and sets clear expectations across phases.
• Acts as final design authority for high-impact decisions and client-facing options.
• Manages day-to-day design relationships with clients and translates goals into direction and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Design critique

Client communication

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (NAAB preferred)

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape/Lumion

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

BHDP Architecture in Charlotte, NC seeks a Lead Designer for Higher Education projects. You will steer design across large-scale, multi-discipline teams, ensuring design intent, client alignment, and project delivery quality.

This in-office role offers hybrid flexibility with formal office days and strong opportunity to shape higher education environments through design leadership. Applicants should bring NAAB degree preference, licensure, and deep expertise in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion,