Senior Technical Designer

WATG•Atlantic City, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer is a solutions finder who combines creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and management responsibilities to produce functionally beautiful spaces across several projects of small scale or a few mid-to-large projects simultaneously. The Senior Technical Designer provides advanced technical knowledge, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative design conceptual solutions that support the project team in the delivery of complex interior and architectural projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design or related field from an accredited university
Licensed professional or working towards licensure
7+ years of experience in interior-design-related projects, with a strong background in hospitality projects, and experience designing multiple building typologies of varying scale
Proficiency in Revit with 7+ years of experience is required
Proficient technical expertise in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other design tools
Advanced knowledge of design trends, construction techniques and methodology, material application, architectural building systems, building codes, building materials, specifications
Understanding of project work plans, staffing, schedules and budgets
Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope simultaneously
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in managing a team and working across teams across multiple disciplines
Strong negotiation skills
Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Environmental accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the overall design intent established by the designers is incorporated into the technical documentation, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed
Leads the team in planning the work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems throughout the phases of the project
Leads the development of interiors concepts based on the client’s vision and architectural concepts
Manages client expectations, team communications, and consultant coordination to meet the overall project objectives
Coordinates and oversees technical design assignments and the preparation of design details, to include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation
Reviews the technical implementation document sets, including interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, and other section details
Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances, and keeps the project on schedule
Delivers thorough sets of construction documents for projects
Works with clients, external consultants, and project team members in the production of detailed drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction
Communicates with the client to verify design requirements and specifications, specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of final presentation are on target
Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance and quality control and meets regulations and building codes
Participates in construction administration, evaluates bids, conducts site visits, field reviews and attends project meetings, addresses technical issues, and maintains the quality control of a project within established standards and regulations and building codes
Resolves project and technical issues and provides design support and documentation during the execution of design concepts
May lead proposal preparation process and participate in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts, and in marketing interviews
Incorporates integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices