Sr. Designer - Residential Architectural Design

Description

Overview:

The Sr. Designer here at Blue Heron will be a part of our boundary pushing Nexus division. The Sr. Designer will be responsible for developing and championing creative direction for highly technical residential projects. They will collaborate in a fast-paced studio-styled project team during all phases, primarily from programming through design development, consisting of floor planning, 3D digital massing, interior architecture, and conceptual site design. 

The position requires an elevated level of commitment to teamwork, a high interest in architectural design, proven design capabilities, a commitment to collaboration, the desire to learn, and a willingness to push boundaries. The Sr. Designer will use their additional experience to demonstrate a strong understanding and execution of the Blue Heron design philosophy while mentoring and managing their associated design team. They will also demonstrate a high level of presentation skills, communication, and understanding of the project process.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the project design vision developed by the project team.
• Fully accountable for:
• the delivery of high-quality schematic design and design development deliverables, on budget and on schedule
• providing complete and cohesive design intent
• preparation of SD and DD client signoff documentation
• Ability to interact professionally with internal clients throughout the design process. 
• Align project design with BH philosophies and brand.
• Create and manage 3D models, drawings, and other design documentation.
• Assist in preparation and conducting design presentations for internal clients and other audiences.
• Mentor and manage design team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architecture (related fields may be considered), and minimum 5year relevant experience within a professional design firm. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (related fields may be considered), and minimum 5year relevant experience within a professional design firm.
• An additional five years of relevant design experience in lieu of educational requirements may be considered.
• Submission of portfolio exemplifying innovative solutions and boundary pushing design required.

Skills:

• Trimble Sketch-Up - advanced proficiency. 
• Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD – intermediate proficiency. Higher levels preferred.
• Adobe InDesign & Photoshop - basic proficiency
• Microsoft Suite – basic proficiency
• Familiarity with International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC)
• Familiarity with construction methods & detailing
• Additional preferred skills:
• Hand Sketching
• Adobe Illustrator
• Enscape 
• Google Earth KMZ
• Bluebeam Revu 
• Familiarity with Virtual Reality hardware & software