Senior Project Designer

Robert Hidey Architects Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Time workweek

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Robert Hidey Architects Inc in Irvine, California is seeking a qualified leader for a full-time architectural design position. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of residential architectural experience and proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Responsibilities include working independently, adhering to the company's design standards, and actively participating in project meetings. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, a Flex Time workweek, and continuing education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of residential architectural experience in an office setting.
• Strong professional references and consistent work history.
• Ability to use various software for design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work independently while adhering to RHA’s design standards.
• Communicate frequently with team members and resolve project-related questions.
• Attend project meetings and assist with documentation.

Skills

Residential architectural experience

Proficiency in design software

Hand-drawing skills

Building Codes/ ADA knowledge

Communication and presentation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year (exempt position)

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of residential architectural experience in an office setting.
• Consistent work history with strong professional references.
• Proficiency in design utilizing hand sketching, Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and other software to skillfully communicate design solutions.
• Advanced hand-drawing skills.
• Familiarity with Building Codes/ ADA requirements and constructability issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are a must as well as graphic capabilities.
• Positive attitude and a continued willingness to learn.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited school is a plus.

What You'll Do

• Working independently 90% of the time and assigned phase related tasks by the SPD.
• Adhere to RHA CAD/Revit Standards for Design and Production.
• Apply RHA’s design philosophy on all projects and advocate for a high level of design.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with SPD and other team members to resolve all project related questions.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to help in multiple projects at once to meet deadlines.
• Be able to delegate work and monitor the progress of support team members.
• Review the contract, clearly understand the deliverables at each phase, and identify out-of-scope requests.
• Participate in project meetings and assist the SPD with all meeting minutes, memoranda, client phone conversation recaps or other notes are distributed.
• Conduct meetings among team members to assess development of the project and identify problems early on.
• Familiar with different regional architecture and aware of current design trends.
• Capable and confident of sketching in front of clients and consultants.
• Capable of developing architectural programs, site planning and analysis.
• Complete Schematic Design checklist and coordinate with the SPD for completeness prior to the start of Design Development.
• Accurately prepare floor plans, roof plans and elevations for Schematic Design milestones, while collaborating with Bob Hidey, using CAD, Photoshop, or manual (hard lined) drafting.
• Familiar with RHA detail library and able to provide complete Design Detail References, based on approved schematic design drawings prior to Design Development phase.
• Able to clearly explain detailing to convey design intent to peers, client, and consultants.
• Attend framing walks with clients and provide design input throughout technical project phases.

What We Offer

• RHA offers a Flex Time workweek which gives full-time employees the flexibility to create their own arrival and departure schedule, as long as they are present during RHA’s core hours of 9am to 5pm.
• RHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Group Life, AD&D coverage, and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid in full by the Company for the employee.
• Additional benefits include FSA and 401K with match.
• Competitive salary with eligibility in the annual bonus pool.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program.
• ARE Exam prep assistance.

Contact

We are currently searching for a qualifiedLeader to be a part of our team. This is a 100% in-office position at our Irvine, California office.

Please submit resume and portfolio via the "Send Resume" button below for consideration.