Senior Project Designer: Lead Concept-to-Construction

Parkhill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Balance

Professional growth

Competitive benefits

Well-being

Job summary

Parkhill in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Project Designer to lead design execution from concept through construction on multiple scales, directing design teams and mentoring designers to deliver exceptional projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture with 10+ years of experience, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape/Lumion, and the Adobe Creative Suite; architectural licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present design concepts and rationales graphically, verbally, and through writing.
• Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.).
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept.
• Ability to sketch/draw by hand.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Competency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino (Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred).
• Architectural license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for multiple projects through their duration including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Work closely with teams across the firm to promote, model, and execute an interdisciplinary, holistic design approach that enhances the culture of design excellence and building performance.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
• Participate in design iterations with team members in generating and directing 3D modeling, utilizing various software such as Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Provide strategically minded design support for the firm and communicates key firm initiatives and strategies.
• Guide and mentors' designers.
• Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Design concept development

Visualization/presentation

Hand sketching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Parkhill in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Project Designer to lead design execution from concept through construction on multiple scales, directing design teams and mentoring designers to deliver exceptional projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture with 10+ years of experience, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape/Lumion, and the Adobe Creative Suite; architectural licensure is preferred.