Senior Project Architect

Emboss Design

The Role

Overview

Lead design, manage projects, mentor staff, and oversee documentation for architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • revit docs
  • qa/qc
  • project management
  • client liaison
  • schedule control
  • proposal prep

Tasks

-Lead projects from Schematic Design through Construction Administration on a variety of project and building types -Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance -Support leadership in scoping new work and preparing proposals -Manage QA/QC, building code reviews, and constructability coordination -Lead and manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously -Produce all phases of documentation including construction documents in Revit -Direct client and consultant communications with professionalism and clarity -Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to maintain profitability

Requirements

  • revit
  • licensed architect
  • 10+ years
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

We are seeking a Senior Architect who will bring technical leadership, client focus, and project management expertise to our growing team. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven firm. -Comfortable leading clients, consultants, and internal teams -Strong technical knowledge of construction, detailing, and documentation: drawings, specifications, estimates -Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience -Proven project management experience across all phases -Excellent communication and organizational skills; highly responsive -Proficiency in Revit (standards, documentation, and coordination)

Benefits

-In-person role at our Newport, KY office (most of the team is in 4+ days/week) -Health insurance, PTO, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid parental leave -Competitive salary (top of market for the region) -A mission-driven culture, diverse project types, and opportunities for growth -A high-trust, collaborative environment with meaningful autonomy

The Company

About Emboss Design

-The firm evolved over four decades before rebranding to Emboss Design in August 2023 under CEO Emma Adkisson. -Based in Newport, Kentucky, the studio blends technical performance with a bold, playful sensibility across the United States. -Typical projects include commercial work for law offices and breweries, educational K‑12 facilities like Scott High School Natatorium, and civic landmarks such as Covington City Hall. -Their offerings span architectural design, historic preservation, tenant fit‑outs, branded interiors, landscape design, master planning, and even videography. -Emboss Design produces 'Emboss TV,' a behind‑the‑scenes video series showcasing site visits, design challenges, and their creative process in action. -They embrace a narrative‑driven approach—each space is crafted to make a mark, elevate human experience, and stand out from the mundane.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Agricultural

Automotive

Construction

Electronics

Medical

Military

Semiconductor

Food Processing

Marine

Apparel

Recreation

Transportation