Senior Project Designer, Architecture

Ware Malcomb; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic design firm as a Senior Project Designer, where you will create innovative designs for architectural projects. This role emphasizes collaboration, client engagement, and mentoring junior team members while ensuring design excellence from inception to construction. With a strong focus on commercial architecture, you will have the opportunity to shape client goals and deliver high-quality design solutions. Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation in a vibrant work culture. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the architectural field and contribute to diverse projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in commercial architecture design preferred.
• Licensed Architect status is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop design options for site and buildings, maintaining design quality.
• Meet with clients to determine project goals and build relationships.

Skills

Commercial Architecture Design

Client Relationship Management

Design Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Architect

15+ years of experience

Tools

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design and seamless project delivery. We are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. Learn more about our culture

As a Senior Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will create innovative conceptual and schematic designs for architectural projects. You will present design options, shape client goals, and build strong client relationships while driving design excellence. You will guide and mentor team members and collaborate with project teams, maintaining design intent and quality at every stage.

Your Role

• Meet with clients to develop ongoing relationships and determine clients’ project goals.
• Responsible for developing design options for both site and buildings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and direct junior team members in correctly documenting design.
• Follow projects from inception through construction in order to maintain design quality and intent.
• Coordinate Interior Design team for spec buildings in order to provide cohesive design.
• Understand work plan/budget for projects and be able to meet the expectations for hours and deliverables.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Commercial Architecture Design is preferred.
• Licensed Architect is preferred.
• Basic computer, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Adobe Suite and SketchUp experience is essential.
• Revit and AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Ability to create complete design presentation package is essential.
• Knowledge of key parameters of various product types for both site design and building design is essential.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developers, and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit www.waremalcomb.com.