Senior Project Designer, Architecture

American Structurepoint, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead innovative architectural projects in a collaborative environment. This role emphasizes creative leadership and the ability to inspire excellence in design while managing client expectations and multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on improving the built environment, you will have the opportunity to foster relationships across various sectors, including corporate, healthcare, and education. Join a team that values respect, development, and results, and help shape the future of architecture in vibrant communities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural experience with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and client expectations.
• Proficiency in design software including Revit and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and establish overall design direction.
• Facilitate collaboration and encourage innovation within the team.
• Nurture relationships with clients and promote the firm.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Management

Creative Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Lumion

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

Senior Project Designer, Architecture

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

Job ID

2025-2563

Category/Group

Architectural Group

Employment Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Group: Architecture

Position: Sr. Project Designer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Our architects pursue design excellence with a desire to improve the interactions we have with each other and our built environment. We are ranked as the fifth-largest architectural firm in the greater Indianapolis area. Our Architecture Group includes almost 30 distinguished architects, interior designers, planners, graphic designers, and LEED-accredited professionals with direct access to our more than 500 professionals across 11 disciplines.

Our collaborative design approach brings to light creative solutions to complex challenges, while balancing social, environmental, and economic realities. We orchestrate the design process with a full range of services, from programming and concept design, through architecture, interior and graphic design, and construction administration services.

Responsibilities

LEAD PROJECTS

Establishes overall design direction
• Provide creative and process leadership through all phases of a project
• Formulate design presentation strategies
• Communicate complex design concepts verbally and graphically with digital and analogue tools
• Support design intent through construction document preparation in coordination with project managers and project architects

PROVEN EXPERIENCE

• Present a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on built work
• Experience working in various target market sectors - Corporate + Commercial, Government, Judicial, Healthcare, Higher Education, Municipal, Industrial, and/or Sports + Entertainment

INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

• Nurture relationships with complementary design disciplines - Interiors, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, etc.
• Develop cross-disciplinary partnerships with engineering disciplines across the firm - Civil, Structural, Environmental, etc.
• Reinforce a high standard for design quality

FACILITATE COLLABORATION

• Thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Leverage personal talents to maximize contributions to an interactive process
• Exhibit abilities in problem solving, critical thinking and creativity
• Review projects with the Design Director
• Facilitate project charrettes, design pinups and project reviews

ENCOURAGE INNOVATION

• Possess a willingness to challenge the status quo
• Cultivate a perpetual learning environment
• Promote exploration of new processes and technology

GROW THE BUSINESS

• Invest into relationships with clients and key constituents
• Promote the firm
• Participate in Business Development endeavors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture from accredited program
• 8 or more years of architectural or related experience
• Registered Architect preferred
• Experience managing client expectations and leading multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp and Enscape
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Lumion
• Knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo
• LEED accredited preferred