Senior Project Designer

Job Description

Job Description

HPI Architecture is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the conceptual and design development of complex educational projects. This individual will play a key role in shaping the vision for new and renovated campuses, while collaborating with a talented team of architects, planners, and consultants. The Senior Project Designer will engage directly with district and college leadership, helping to translate educational goals into impactful, buildable, and inspiring architecture.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the design vision for major K-12 and Higher Education projects from concept through schematic design.
• Develop compelling parti diagrams, site strategies, and design narratives that align with client goals and community values.
• Guide the design team through iterative design exploration, ensuring creativity, functionality, and compliance with DSA and CCCCO standards.
• Collaborate with Principals, Project Managers, and Planners to integrate programming, sustainability, and technical considerations into holistic solutions.
• Present designs to school boards, district committees, and community stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Mentor junior designers, supporting growth in design excellence and professional development.
• Stay ahead of trends in 21st-century learning environments, CTE / STEAM program design, sustainability, and ZNE strategies.

REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL STANDARDS : Positions in this class are situated in a standard office environment, resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities. Other requirements include :

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