Senior Designer - Housing

Senior Designer - Housing

For five decades, HPI Architecture has shaped environments that do more than function, they inspire, support, and enrich lives across generations. Our work bridges people and place, creating meaningful spaces rooted in purpose and designed with intention. 

Our brand promise reflects who we are:

With intention, we approach each project with curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and technical finesse. Fully engaging in the process, we design places that reflect the vision and values of our clients and the people they serve.

At HPI, you’ll grow through continuing education, mentorship, and professional development, with opportunities to expand your skills and elevate your craft. We also offer a flexible schedule and hybrid work options to support balance, collaboration, creativity, and well‑being.

As we embark on the next 50 years, we’re seeking a Senior Designer - Housing to lead impactful design efforts and help shape innovative, high-density living environments that support diverse communities.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Support Business Development and Marketing efforts by preparing RFQ/RFP materials, pursuit presentations, site studies, and participating in project interviews and industry events.
• Set up project directories, organize documentation, and assist Project Architects with Revit model setup and project templates.
• Lead design efforts for high-density housing projects from programming through jurisdictional approvals, establishing design concepts, criteria, and schedules.
• Develop design documents—including site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D perspectives, and visualization materials—using SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Enscape/Twinmotion, AI tools, and energy modeling plugins.
• Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders while coordinating closely with consultants, interior designers, and production teams to maintain design intent.
• Oversee and mentor Designers, Project Designers, and Emerging Professionals, ensuring cohesive and high-quality design output.
• Manage project timelines, align design decisions with budget requirements, and propose alternatives as needed.
• Support Construction Administration tasks when required.
• Contribute to ongoing team development by strengthening communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must:

• Bring strong conceptual thinking and the ability to lead design vision from early studies through detailed development.
• Communicate clearly—both visually and verbally—with confidence in client-facing settings.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building systems, materials, construction techniques, and code requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with leadership, consultants, and internal teams across all phases of design.
• Manage multiple priorities, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and meet project deadlines.
• Guide and mentor design staff to ensure a cohesive, high-quality design process.
• Uphold HPI’s values of intention, collaboration, and professional integrity.

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• 10 years of experience in an architectural firm.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Strong background in high-density housing.
  1. Student housing and senior living experience strongly preferred; single-family residential experience not applicable.
• DSA experience a plus.
• California Architect license preferred but not required.

Pay, Perks & Benefits

• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with additional Supplemental Insurance options
• 401(k)
• Ongoing professional development with access to continuing education and meaningful mentorship
• Licensure Assistance

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $148,215.00 Annually

Our Core Values

CLIENT CENTERED: We’re all in—listening first, collaborating closely, anticipating needs, and actively engaging with our project partners and one another.

DESIGN EXCELLENCE: We dig deep to uncover the unique needs of our clients—shaping purposeful, inspiring, and enduring spaces for solutions rooted in people.

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY: We own our role and take pride in our work, delivering an exceptional experience every step of the way that excites.

Ready to help shape the next 50 years of meaningful design? We’d love to meet you!

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