Senior Designer

OTJ Architects•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

OTJ is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design and delivery of high-impact projects, provide strategic technical direction, and ensure design integrity across systems and solutions. The position is hybrid and based in Dallas, Texas. The Senior Designer may contribute to project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, setup, closeout, and profitability, and may manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections. The role collaborates with all departments and may support federal government projects for which U.S. citizenship is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or interior design.
Advanced proficiency in Revit.
Intermediate proficiency in rendering software such as Enscape, Lumion, or other tools.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Working knowledge of building codes.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore.
Advanced knowledge of construction documents.
Advanced knowledge of space planning, if applicable.
Advanced knowledge of furnishings and finishes, if applicable.
Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements for potential federal government project work.

Responsibilities

Manage time and assigned tasks effectively, maintaining attention to detail and organization while meeting deadlines across three or more projects at a time.
Communicate clearly with managing team members.
Apply advanced technical knowledge in architecture and/or interior design.
Demonstrate understanding of project phases and sequencing.
Develop space plans.
Develop site surveys and related documentation.
Develop project schedules.
Assemble construction documents with advanced proficiency.
May lead selection of finishes and fixtures.
Research and solve problems to coordinate development of code-compliant designs.
May oversee design and drawings.
Lead consultant coordination in conjunction with senior architects.
Lead and mentor junior teammates across multiple projects and phases.
May contribute to or manage project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, setup, closeout, and profitability.
May manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections.
Collaborate effectively with all departments.