My name is Eddie Cantu and I place professionals throughout the Architectural Industry for Michigan. I am working with an impressive firm local to Grand Rapids and they are looking for help on finding a Senior Proejct Designer to join their team! I have listed details about this opportunity below, if interested.
I am looking for a versatile licensed architect (preferred) or architectural designer for a senior project designer role. Commercial experience as a technical architect (ideally in more than one commercial sector) is considered a prerequisite for the position given our commitment to design and technical coherence. While not required, residential project experience would be considered a bonus.
The candidate must have at least 8-12 years of architectural experience and will bring strengths in upfront programming, graphic communication and conceptual design informed by technical understanding and experience. This person will lead the design efforts of a project while assisting with technical documentation on projects.
Responsibilities
• Lead the design from the onset of a project through design development. This role requires the candidate to be capable of leading pre-design efforts and developing design concepts (site, exterior and interior).
• Engage in establishing design standards / protocols for the firm with the potential of being the design protocol lead.
• Oversee design through completion of construction / is a resource to the team as the project is developed / engages with the principal to set the design process and schedule: o pre-design / programming o schematic o design development: including specification related design decisions o construction documents: strategic review of drawings and QC o construction administration: targeted review of design-sensitive shop drawings and submittals
• Owner communication participates in client facing meetings and communication throughout the project as related to design issues. The candidate must be motivated by client centric design and be highly gifted in understanding and articulating owner vision and needs.
• Design communication successfully orchestrates communication tools (graphics, computer modeling, packaging, marketing, etc.).
Qualifications
• Exceptional design skills and thinking – can see the big picture.
• Strong graphic communication skills in multiple formats/software (sketch up and Revit are required).
• Team player with maturity to work successfully within a design studio context.
• Alignment with mission + values of the firm • Prioritizes relationships and knows how to cultivate partnerships.
• Strong communicator with both internal teammates and external partners.
• Can balance humility, empathy, and expertise through wisdom and servant leadership.
• Committed to continuous improvement and life-long learner.
• A student of design and is aware of the latest innovations in planning and design.
For consideration, please apply or call me directly at 947-217-3638, eddie.cantu@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
