Designer | Retail

BHDP Architecture•Charlotte, NC

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer II supports project teams through design exploration, planning, and Revit production, bringing a strong foundation in technical execution. This role is suited to a collaborative, detail-oriented designer who can work more independently, take increased ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and continue to grow in design thinking and technical delivery. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is in-office Monday through Thursday with a hybrid remote or in-office work arrangement on Friday. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel to client sites and project locations is required. BHDP works across architecture, interiors, strategy, and research to solve complex challenges and create meaningful experiences. The company describes its purpose as inspiring people and impacting results through design. This role includes working with project teams and consultants, supporting developing teammates, and communicating project status, risks, decisions, and next steps. The role requires sustained attention to detail and the ability to sit or stand, with occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less. The employee must be able to work in an open office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture degree.
At least 3 years in the design and architecture industry.
Revit proficiency sufficient to independently deliver defined drawing packages or projects.
Proficiency in production-ready visualization capabilities, such as SketchUp, Enscape, or Lumion.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration within a team.
Professionalism in client-facing and internal interactions, including responsiveness, confidentiality, and a strong service orientation.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and mental demands, including sustained attention to detail, sitting or standing, occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less, and working in an open office environment.

Nice To Haves

NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture program preferred.
NCARB Record and progress toward AXP preferred.
Desire and willingness to learn.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to see challenges as opportunities.

Responsibilities

Independently deliver assigned deliverable packages and details that are accurate, complete, coordinated, and issued on time.
Meet BHDP quality expectations through project coordination, accurate incorporation of manager feedback, and QA/QC follow-through, minimizing repeat comments and rework within assigned scope.
Coordinate assigned scope with project systems and consultant inputs, identify conflicts early, and resolve routine issues with increasing independence.
Escalate higher-risk items appropriately and apply lessons learned to reduce recurring coordination issues.
Use and share reusable content from the agreed BHDP standards repository, including templates, checklists, standards tips, and lessons learned, to improve team consistency.
Learn from and coach others, and support developing teammates through short feedback loops to encourage standards adoption, reduce recurring issues, and improve throughput.
Communicate status, roadblocks, and next steps to the project team and/or manager with timely follow-through, documenting decisions and action items as directed.
Work collaboratively to resolve issues within assigned scope, implement decisions consistently in deliverables, and give and receive feedback professionally.
Manage assigned scope to meet milestones and hours-to-plan; raise scope or time risks early with clear recovery options and documented next steps.
Submit accurate, on-time weekly timesheets for client billing and understand how timekeeping and utilization affect project accounting, fee performance, and profitability.
Travel to client sites and project locations.