Senior Project Designer

Parkhill • Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Senior Project Designer leads design execution for architectural projects of multiple scales, from concept through construction. The role provides design leadership across project phases, advances interdisciplinary design excellence and building performance, and supports the firm's design initiatives, proposals, and interview strategies. The Senior Project Designer also guides and mentors designers and works collaboratively with internal and external teams, consultants, and strategic partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a portfolio demonstrating work across various project phases.
• Ability to present design concepts and rationales clearly and effectively through graphics, verbal communication, and writing.
• Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, architectural opportunities or constraints, and other impacts on design concepts.
• Ability to sketch or draw by hand.
• Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Competency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Sustainability credentials, such as LEED AP or WELL AP.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for multiple projects throughout conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Promote, model, and execute an interdisciplinary, holistic design approach that enhances design excellence and building performance.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and strategic partners.
• Participate in design iterations and generate and direct 3D modeling using relevant design software.
• Provide strategically minded design support for the firm and communicate key firm initiatives and strategies.
• Guide and mentor designers.
• Provide vision for proposals and develop interview strategies to secure project opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules and a flexible work environment.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, and University of Parkhill.
• Up to 80% of medical premiums.
• Flexible spending account for dependent care and health savings account contributions.
• Employer 401(k) contribution.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Performance bonuses.
• Mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, and charitable giving match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior