Senior Designer - Hybrid, Impactful Higher-Ed & Lab Design

SmithGroup; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 federal holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

SmithGroup, a leading integrated design firm, seeks a Senior Designer for its Phoenix office. You will collaborate with the Design Principal and project teams to lead architectural design across all phases, developing concepts for Higher Education and Science & Technology markets, and coordinating with engineers and planners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as an architectural designer leading medium to large projects.
• LEED AP preferred and architectural registration preferred.
• Strong design portfolio across higher education and S&T/lab markets.
• Experience leading design teams and projects; proficient in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD and rendering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for all project phases: conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Develop concepts for pursuits and commissioned projects in Higher Education and Science & Technology markets.
• Collaborate with designers, planners, project architects and engineers.
• Produce architectural drawings, renderings, and design assignments.
• Lead design presentations and participate in project interviews.
• Mentor junior staff and provide performance coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

LEED AP preferred

Architectural Registration preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

SmithGroup, a leading integrated design firm, seeks a Senior Designer for its Phoenix office. You will collaborate with the Design Principal and project teams to lead architectural design across all phases, developing concepts for Higher Education and Science & Technology markets, and coordinating with engineers and planners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and a strong portfolio.