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Senior Project Designer / Project Lead
Position Overview
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead impactful design projects that shape environments where people work, connect, and succeed. As a Senior Project Designer / Project Lead, you will guide projects from concept through completion, working across multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
Why This Role is Valuable to You
- Lead high-impact, design-driven projects across diverse industries, including retail, corporate, and hospitality
- Work in a collaborative, in-house design-build environment where your ideas are realized in built projects
- Influence both creative direction and client relationships, positioning you as a trusted leader and advisor
- Engage in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with multiple concurrent projects that challenge and grow your expertise
- Be part of a culture centered on servant leadership, collaboration, and meaningful design
Key Benefits and Advantages
- Competitive compensation with performance-based annual bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package - 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sabbatical program supporting long-term career growth
- Exposure to a wide variety of project types and disciplines
- Opportunity to see projects through from concept to construction, enhancing professional fulfillment
- Strong emphasis on mentorship, career development, and leadership growth
What You’ll Do
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated design solutions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and clear communication
- Guide project vision, aligning design intent with budget, schedule, and client goals
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and momentum
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants throughout all phases of development
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of continuous learning
What Makes You Successful
- Strong design leadership and conceptual thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Passion for design, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and client satisfaction
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
- 8 years of professional experience in commercial design
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and client relationships
- Proficiency in design and documentation tools such as Revit and related software
- Knowledge of building systems, codes, and construction processes