Senior Architectural Designer

Description

• Partner with the Director of Design to align design vision with client objectives and Bodwé’s cultural and business goals.
• Proactively manage client expectations, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a client contact from project initiation through completion, establishing trust and credibility as the design lead.
• Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and design intent.
• Collaborate with the Director of Design and other discipline leaders to set and maintain Bodwé’s design standards.
• Provide clear direction, set priorities, and ensure accountability for project deliverables.
• Anticipate and resolve design and coordination issues before they impact budget or schedule.
• Review drawing sets for compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Stay current on design trends, materials, technologies, and industry best practices to continually elevate design quality.
• Direct the production of detailed design documentation in Revit and other platforms, ensuring thorough coordination with all disciplines.
• Manage, coach, and mentor design staff, fostering growth in both design thinking and technical proficiency.
• Lead and coordinate client presentations, ensuring concepts are communicated with clarity, purpose, and passion.
• Facilitate discovery sessions to deeply understand the client’s mission, values, and operational needs.
• Support construction administration, including site visits, RFIs, and submittal reviews.
• Translate client goals into creative, functional, and culturally responsive design solutions.
• Foster long-term client relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals.
• Oversee and coordinate all design phases from concept through construction administration.
• Integrate cultural, sustainable, and operational considerations into all design work.
• Lead concept development, schematic design, and design detailing for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Model collaborative leadership, working across studios and disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for clients and the firm.
• Serve as a role model for Bodwé’s values and guiding principles in all interactions

Requirements

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience with federal, tribal, and community-based projects preferred.
• Preferred: CSI CDT Certification.
• Preferred: Licensed Architect.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Required: Bachelor of Architecture from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Master of Architecture.
• 10+ years of architectural design experience, including leadership in client-facing roles.
• Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present design ideas effectively to clients and teams.
• Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance