Senior Designer: Hybrid Work, Lead HE & Lab Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO 3 weeks + extra Fridays off

Job summary

SmithGroup in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Designer to lead architectural design across project phases within Higher Education and Science & Technology markets. You will develop design concepts, mentor staff, and coordinate with engineers and planners to deliver responsive, resilient spaces.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, LEED AP or architectural registration preferred, and strong proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience leading and working with medium to large-sized architectural projects.
• LEED AP preferred; Architectural Registration preferred.
• Strong design portfolio across Higher Education and Science & Technology markets.
• Experience leading design teams and project groups.
• Proficiency with design software including Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion and Enscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for all project phases including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Develop design concepts for competitive pursuits and commissioned projects in Higher Education and Science & Technology 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 junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Team collaboration

Construction documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

LEED AP preferred

Architectural Registration preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

SmithGroup in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Designer to lead architectural design across project phases within Higher Education and Science & Technology markets. You will develop design concepts, mentor staff, and coordinate with engineers and planners to deliver responsive, resilient spaces.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, LEED AP or architectural registration preferred, and strong proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion and