Senior Project Designer

HMC Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k including company match

Wellness program

Assorted health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

HMC Architects in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead design efforts for varied projects, coordinating across teams and ensuring design intent from concept to construction.

This role demands strong leadership, client communication, and ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedules in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of architectural design experience.
• Proven leadership in design direction and team guidance.
• Experience coordinating major projects from SD to CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts during Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure design integrity and documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and manage design teams across multiple projects.
• Support business development through proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Team coordination

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Architectural degree

Job description

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities As a purpose driven brand based on values our mission to design for good drives everything we do And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission keeping us on track to being successful

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact now and into the future We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communitiesthrough healthcare education and civic spaces

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving company provided shares at no cost and building long term financial growth as the firm succeeds We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators In addition to this we also support our team through Culture We put people over profits giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life We believe in fairness equality in opportunity and rewarding those who performWellness company paid wellness courses on site gyms at select locations access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms gyms and moreProfessional Development LinkedIn learning access business development training supportive mentorship company paid ARE study materials exam fees and licensure completion bonusesComprehensive Comp and Benefits BaseBonusEquity401k including student loan repayments wellness programs full medical dental vision time off and holidays above industry standard

Job Summary

The Senior Project Designer will be a prominent creative leader for the office and company and will plan coordinate and lead the design efforts for various sized projects Coordinate and produce design presentation material and coordinate the design intent with the production and documentation of construction documents Coordinate with the construction administration of the project and maintain design intent during construction Has primary responsibility for client contact Strong ability to multi task and prioritize Ability to oversee two to three project designers and several junior design staff The position is located in Los Angeles California This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours requiring three days in the office and the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Position Responsibilities

Produce and oversee documentation including meeting minutes correspondence design narratives diagrams and training materials; ensure compliance with agreements fees and deliverablesParticipate in business development activities cultivate new clients lead marketing interviews and writeapprove marketing proposals and materialsCommunicate complex design concepts clearly through verbal written and graphic methods; lead and organize client facing presentations and serve as a primary client contactCollaborate effectively with project teams consultants and government agencies; resolve design conflicts and maintain strong working relationshipsProvide leadership through coaching mentoring and performance feedback to assigned team members; supervise and manage 47 design staff and multiple project design teamsDelegate tasks effectively and professionally; support senior leadership in staff supervision evaluations and performance managementPlan prioritize and manage work activities; develop schedules estimate task hours and complete work within budget; collaborate closely with project leadershipLead design efforts during Schematic Design and Design Development; ensure design integrity throughout all project phases and across multiple projects and studiosDemonstrate creativity aligned with core design principles; perform environmental analyses; overseew 3D modeling material research and preparation of presentation materialsPromote design quality and the firms design reputation through critiques charrettes awards submissions and publicationsMaintain technical proficiency in contract documents building systems construction methods and applicable codes; guide development of drawings details specifications and materials selectionCoordinate with agencies through plan check processes; lead construction phase design intent cost estimating coordination and field verification effortsProvide technical training and mentorship to support the growth of staff capabilities

Position Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited universityMinimum of ten 10 years of architectural design experience including significant involvement in the production and coordination of major design projectsDemonstrated leadership in architectural design and strong ability to guide teams communicate effectively and manage complex project workflowsProven ability to lead design direction on complex projects guide design teams and uphold high standards of creativity clarity and technical rigorStrong understanding of building systems materials construction methods and applicable building codes; demonstrated ability to oversee and provide input during Construction Documentation and Construction Administration phasesAbility to plan and manage project tasks estimate hours meet deadlines and work within established budgets while coordinating closely with project managers and senior leadershipExperience serving as a primary point of contact for clients maintaining strong professional relationships and providing consistent follow through on project needsExperience supervising mentoring and developing junior staff; ability to provide constructive feedback and foster a positive learning environmentExperience supporting or leading marketing efforts preparing proposals and presentation materials and participating in client interviews to secure new workThe salary range for this position is 105682 158086 The actual salary offered for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates qualification education position knowledge work experience skills ability work location and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities employee stock ownership grants paid time off medical insurance and other wage and benefit opportunities