Senior Designer ResidentialMixed-UseRetail Architecture

Position Overview

Washington DC area architecture and planning firm that focuses on multifamily residential mixed-use developments urban design and master planning is looking for a Senior Designer to join their growing this role the Senior Designer will be responsible for generating new concepts and fresh ideas on a variety of project types to meet client requirements. Consult with engineers and computer graphics artists in developing and presenting conceptual design concepts. Function as a conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation. Oversee the Groups organizational staff development and administer company policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and a willingness to face challenges solve problems and motivate others while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.

• Mentor and develop staff in professional demeanor technical competence team-building process improvements and client relations.

• Assist Design Director in fostering high morale and production efficiency through close contact with all personnel. Hold staff meetings on an on-going basis.

• Coach design employees a minimum of two hours per day answer questions recommend resources and guide the design process.

• Ensure clear information exchange procedures that affect overall project quality and performance.

• Monitor Designers and Illustrators work to assure top-level performance and efficiency.

• Assist Design Director in establishing format drawing assignments deliverables and schedules.

• Responsible for the supervision of the Design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) preferably in Architecture or related field

• Architectural License: Preferred

• Experience: 10 years Multi-family projects is preferred

• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD Revit Sketchup Enscape Adobe Suite MS Office Photoshop and/or InDesign a plus

• Building Type: Residential/Mixed-Use/Retail