Sr. Designer - Education

Description

• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Manages design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals
• Develops creative design concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others
• Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team
• Leads design effort and client presentations to develop and support client relationships
• Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent
• Acts as lead designer on multiple projects developing conceptual design, presentations and implementation documents
• Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design throughout design development and implementation documents
• Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
• Oversees delivery of complete project design presentation to client user group or public forum
• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
• Travel may be required
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting design or engineering firms
• Oversees product research and directs project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections

Requirements

• Advanced presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
• Intermediate skills in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; advanced preferred
• Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required
• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Advanced knowledge of the appropriate use of building systems, materials and technologies record required
• Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Architectural registration strongly preferred
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required; advanced preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process required
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Advanced experience with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
• Typically 15+ years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, applicable codes and regulations required
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
• Intermediate skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance