Senior Designer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Designer to lead architectural design across all project phases for Higher Education and Science & Technology labs. You will develop concepts, produce drawings and renderings, and present designs to clients while guiding project teams.

The ideal candidate has a 10+ year track record, a degree in Architecture, and a strong portfolio. You will mentor junior staff and participate in interviews in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as an architectural designer leading projects.
• A strong portfolio across Higher Education and Science & Technology markets.
• Experience leading design teams and project groups.
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion, and Enscape.
• Exemplary leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for all project phases.
• Develop design concepts for HE and S&T labs pursuits.
• Collaborate with designers, planners, project architects and engineers.
• Produce architectural drawings, renderings and design assignments.
• Prepare and lead design presentations and participate in interviews.
• Provide oversight, mentoring and coaching of junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in employment interviews as design expert and leader.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

Requisition ID12567-Posted08/25/2026-SmithGroup, Inc.-Architectural-Phoenix, AZ

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Phoenixoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Designerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Work with the Design Principal and project teams to lead architectural design for all project phases including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Develop design concepts for highly competitive pursuits and commissioned projects in Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other designers, planners, project architects and engineers.
• Produce architectural drawings, renderings and design assignments.
• Prepare and lead design presentations and participate in project interviews.
• Provide oversight, mentoring and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in employment interviews and serve as design expert and leader.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelors degree or higher in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as an architectural designer leading and working with medium to large-sized projects.
• A strong and diverse design portfolio across Higher Education and Science & Technology (laboratory) markets.
• Experience leading design teams and project groups required.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other modeling and rendering software programs such as Rhino, Lumion and Enscape.
• Exemplary leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills to help facilitate the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.
• A portfolio of conceptual and built work to share.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $89,000 to $158,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal and local laws.