Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect)

OTJ Architects; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OTJ is seeking a Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect) to lead design and delivery of high-impact projects in Miami, FL. The role requires strong technical direction from concept through construction documents and client leadership across phases.

Candidates should demonstrate advanced proficiency in Revit, rendering tools, and coordination with consultants, with 8–12 years of experience in architecture or interior design.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in architecture or interior design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of high‑impact projects with strategic technical direction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Concept development

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Design presentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or interior design

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Office 365

Bluebeam

Plangrid

Procore

Job description

Position:Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect)

Location: Miami, FL

Job Id:203

# of Openings:1

Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect): Miami, FL

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer to lead design and delivery of high‑impact projects, providing strategic technical direction and ensuring design integrity across systems and solutions.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks, within set deadlines (3+ projects at any given time)

Communicates clearly with managing team members

Acute organizational skills

Demonstrates advanced technical intelligence in practicing area of architecture and/or interior design

Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing

Ability to develop Concepts in early design phases and communicate ideas through presentations

Lead client in development of project Program

Develop space plans with little/no direction

Attend site surveys and create related documentation

Develop project schedules based on design deliverables required to execute the project

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in assembly of Construction Documents

Lead the selection of finishes, lighting, equipment, plumbing fixtures, and other design elements related to the program

Effectively researches/problem solves to coordinate development of code compliant designs

May oversee all design and drawings

Leads consultant coordination in conjunction with senior architect(s) and/or designer(s)

Actively leads and mentors junior teammates across multiple projects in any phase

May contribute to and manage project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set up, close out, and profitability

May manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections.

Collaborates effectively with all departments

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design

Advanced Revit proficiency

Advanced level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other)

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Working knowledge of building codes

Proficiency in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore

Advanced knowledge of construction documents

Advanced knowledge of concept design, space planning, and design presentations if applicable

Advanced knowledge of furnishings and finishes if applicable

Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design is a plus

Salary Range

$82,000 - $115,000

About OTJ

OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35+ years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.