The posting
Job responsibilities included:
- Lead and manage architectural design projects of varying scales and complexity, ensuring creative, innovative, and functional design solutions. - Provide clear direction to junior architects and design teams, offering mentorship and guidance in their professional development. - Develop design concepts and schematic drawings, ensuring that the design vision aligns with client expectations and project requirements. - Work closely with clients to understand their needs, vision, and objectives for each project, and translate these into architectural designs. - Present design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, addressing feedback and incorporating revisions as necessary. - Maintain strong, ongoing client relationships to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for future work. - Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that design milestones are met, and projects remain on schedule and within budget. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants, to integrate building systems and technical requirements into the design. - Manage the preparation and review of design documentation, including construction drawings, specifications, and presentations.
- Ensure that designs comply with all relevant local codes, zoning regulations, and sustainability standards. - Conduct site visits to monitor the construction progress, ensuring design intent is maintained and quality is upheld throughout the construction phase. - Review and approve project deliverables, ensuring they meet the firm’s standards for design excellence, accuracy, and completeness. - Champion innovative design solutions, incorporating new technologies and materials to enhance the functionality and sustainability of buildings. - Ensure projects align with sustainability goals and LEED or other green building certifications when applicable. - Contribute to the development of project budgets and ensure that costs are managed efficiently throughout the project. - Monitor project timelines and coordinate resources to ensure on-time delivery.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in architecture / fine arts / Applied Arts or any similar field from an accredited institution. - Licensed Architect (preferably with LEED or other sustainable design certification). - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in architectural design - A strong portfolio demonstrating experience in a variety of project types (e.g., commercial, residential, civic, institutional). - Expertise in design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite). - Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and construction processes. - Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and teams simultaneously. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to think strategically, solve complex design challenges, and deliver high quality.



