Senior Project Designer

Treasure's Academy LLC•Durham, NC

101d•$93,000 - $131,500

About The Position

This role is designed with long-term growth in mind. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibilities. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, design mastery, time management abilities, and technical proficiency in Revit. You will be responsible for team leadership, project coordination, design excellence, client relations, regulatory and industry expertise, and innovation & growth.

Requirements

Exceptional Communication: Confidently communicates design concepts and project status to clients, consultants, and jurisdiction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Design Mastery: Combine aesthetics, functionality, and technical precision to develop site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and material specifications.
Time Management: Highly organized and methodical to deliver projects on time and to budget.
Technical Proficiency: Good proficiency in Revit.
A minimum of 10-15 years of firsthand architectural design experience working on US based projects.
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role and working on similar projects types.
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for advancement
Clear paths to advancement, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Take on increasing leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Mentor, manage, and guide junior designers, providing oversight, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality deliverables and professional growth within the team.
Manage own design projects with minimal or no supervision.
Provide input on project designs from other team members.
Handle multiple, and often complex, projects.
Complete a smooth transition from Design to Construction Documents (CDs).
Deliver the design of a project through entitlements phase and assist the production team.
Mitigate risks and resolve design issues while ensuring client success.
Define client goals and align expectations.
Represent the firm in client facing and regulatory meetings.
Experience in jurisdictional communications, city meetings, board, and council meetings.
Demonstrate compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement submittments.
Conduct site feasibility research and visit sites when required.
Identify emerging technologies, materials, and methodologies to deliver quality designs.