Senior Design Architect
Tower PinksterKalamazoo, MI
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Job Description
Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in Michigan, is looking for a talented Senior Architectural Designer / Senior Design Architect. The purpose of this position is to listen and collaborate with our clients to develop programming and design concepts which bring creativity and innovation. The candidate will have strong ability to work with and mentor younger designers and provide insights and guidance to the design group. Areas of design specialty would be beneficial in any of TowerPinkster’s five core market sectors, as well as any advanced certifications or training. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESDesign Based:
- Leading medium to large size project design and project teams (25,000sf to 200,000sf)
- Leading the project programming phase to understand client needs and desires
- Developing design iterations and leading discussions during concept design to refine ideas
- Interpreting, organizing and coordinating design assignments while executing client vision
- Planning and developing architectural projects with high complexities
- Research and implement sustainable design approaches into project solutions
- Lead exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection and development of concepts and building systems appropriate to client desires
- Create architectural design elements, design coordination, renderings and graphics utilizing strength of design department
- Lead material definition, system design of envelope and interior elements
- Guide code and municipality research to ensure compliance with requirements
- Support development of outline specifications and narratives
- Support role in project coordination and document development (all phases)
- Leading medium to large size project design and project teams (25,000sf to 200,000sf)
- Leading the project programming phase to understand client needs and desires
- Prepare letter proposals and RFP responses
- Foster strong client relationships and continuing engagement
- Mentor design team members and promote learning opportunities
- Delegate work assignments for growth, matching responsibility to individuals and providing mentorship and coaching
- Work independently and connect with Department Manager for reviews and resources
- Set overall project expectations and monitor activities and progress of project
- Licensed Architect or Architectural Designer with a minimum of 15 years’ experience
- Sketch and draw by hand and create computer generated 3d graphics
- Strong design sensibilities and leadership in early phases of project development
- Dynamic graphic presentations and solid design and communication skills
- Understand constructability and material selections that relate to design expression
- Present confidently to medium-to-large groups and represent the Firm positively in the community
- LEED, WELL or LFA accreditation preferred
- Working knowledge of REVIT and Photoshop
- Solid foundational knowledge of health and safety codes
- Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
- National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
- A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
- Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
- Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
- The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm. We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid.
- Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
- Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.
www.towerpinkster.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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