Overview:
Responsibilities:
- Acts as lead designer on multiple projects developing conceptual design, presentations and implementation documents
- Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design throughout design development and implementation documents
- Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team
- Leads design effort and client presentations to develop and support client relationships
- Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
- Develops creative design concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others
- Manages design solutions based on industry standard construction techniques and engineering principals
- Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests
- Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent
- Oversees delivery of complete project design presentation to client user group or public forum
- Coordinates with consultants, contractors, fabricators, furniture dealers and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting design or engineering firms
- Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects
- Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Oversees product research and directs project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
- Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication
- Responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
- Travel will be required
Qualifications:
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
- Architectural registration required (Cédula Profesional)
- Typically 15+ years of experience in equivalent in quality design firms
- Sustainable design accreditation required
- Proficiency in Revit preferred
- Proficiency in architectural software such as 3D modeling (including Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.)
and AutoCAD required
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software required
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
- Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
- Knowledge of the appropriate use of building systems, materials and technologies
- Knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) and Environmental Graphic process
- Knowledge of architectural building systems, applicable codes and regulations
- Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
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