Senior Designer

KIRKSEY ARCHITECTS INC•Dallas, TX

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kirksey Architecture is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Dallas office and work in a collaborative environment on a wide variety of project types, including Commercial Office, Mixed Use, Healthcare, Education, Science and Technology, Residential, Community and Religious. ABOUT KIRKSEY ARCHITECTURE At Kirksey, we greatly value our people, our clients, our communities, and our planet. As architects, designers, and planners, we are committed to creating high-performing, healthy environments that make a lasting, positive impact. Our work focuses on resource-efficient, community-enhancing design that delivers meaningful experiences for the people who use the spaces we create. As part of our commitment to responsible practice, Kirksey operates as a carbon-neutral firm. We are an award-winning architecture firm built on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Our specialized practice groups function as “firms within a firm,” empowering teams with the leadership, focus, and flexibility to deliver exceptional, tailored design solutions. If you’re looking for more than just a job, you’ll find it here. With a culture that encourages ideas, supports ambition, and invests in professional growth, Kirksey is a place where you can build a long-term, rewarding career. POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Designer will engage in all aspects of the design process from programing and visioning, through construction as well as collaborate with all Kirksey offices on design and projects.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture
10+ years of relevant experience preferred
Familiarity with Dallas code and design guideline requirements preferred
Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
Outstanding design sensibility and graphic ability.
Excellent Organizational skills and ability to manage several projects in design.
Demonstrates an experienced understanding of building materials, systems, codes, and technical strategies to enrich design solutions.
Proficient in 3D modeling, Revit, and Adobe Suite.

Nice To Haves

Registration strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leading the design process and involvement at all project stages.
Marketing design and research efforts of the firm.
Collaborating with other designers, team members, and consultants.
Actively participate in design discourse.
Leading project pursuits and responding to RFP responses.
Actively participating in business development efforts.
Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments.