Architectural Designer III

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Base pay range

$65,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr

ABOUT HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Architectural Designer Level 3 role requires an individual dedicated to collaboration, critical thinking, professional-growth, and developing great design solutions. The position is intended for a mid‑career architecture designer capable of excelling in a hybrid work environment. The position leads design initiatives and collaborates with design teams across market sectors and all project phases from conception through construction. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct and lead programmatic and design‑oriented research, use exceptional graphic skills on competitions, pursuits and project work, and provide renderings (digital modeling and visualization) and physical model building to represent design concepts as a member of one or more project teams. This professional is expected to operate with increasing autonomy while still receiving guidance from senior staff on complex assignments. Proven experience and proficiency in architectural design is required along with the ability to mentor other team members to accomplish the design goals established by the project team and market sector.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Actively participate in the development of the project design and sustainability goals, program, and basis of design (BOD)

Lead and / or actively participate in the development of the project’s concept and implement a design in response to the project goals

Prepare for implications of pertinent ordinance and code requirements for assigned projects

Conduct material and product research as required for project development

Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans and diagrams

Suggest efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work

Interface with other discipline team leaders and attend project meetings as necessary

Document interpretations and review submittals during bidding and construction administration

Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Rhino and Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree

Licensure preferred; if not licensed, active pursuit of licensure highly desired

LEED Accredited Professional and / or WELL Accredited Professional preferred

4 years' minimum experience in A / E industry required, with demonstrated proficiency to meaningfully contribute toward project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity

Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required

Commitment to an integrated design process working in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments

Proficiency in BIM / Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel required

Proficiency in Rhino, Concept Board / Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible

Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations

A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person

Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Ability to travel to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings

Ability to access and navigate existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in‑office days to connect with teammates and build culture

The office is a professional, open‑space environment for collaborative and independent work

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please submit a portfolio along with your resume when applying.

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