Kansas City, USA
Senior project designer in architecture
at Generator Studio
Generator Studio is looking for a senior project designer in architecture to join its team in Kansas City, USA.
Summary
The senior project designer is a client-facing design lead with both creative vision and the ability to develop design concepts into constructable details. The role involves solving complex problems, working with the project team to prepare presentations and design drawings through all phases, mentoring junior team members and fostering design excellence in a deeply collaborative environment.
What’s cool about this job:
- big variety in project types: work on a great mix of sports and entertainment venues, non-profit offices, hotels and restaurants, commercial developments and even luxury residential projects; we work with clients like Live Nation, Pacifica Hotels, the Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Blackhawks and Kansas City Current; it’s high profile and high fun
- incredible design opportunity: we’ve carved a distinct niche with our portfolio of both sports and non-sports work that offers elevated design thinking – from shaping skylines to boutique hotel design, iconic sports and concert venues to intimate spaces; we deliver it steeped in each client’s unique brand essence and purpose
- fast track your design leadership career: experience higher-level leadership opportunities you simply won’t get at larger firms with more layers; you’ll lead client meetings, determine client programming and goals, resolve complex design challenges, mentor and delegate to junior staff and take part in new business opportunities
- be surrounded by the best: we hire right, not fast; for us, that means hiring only people who are committed to design excellence and will thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that celebrates individuality and hard work; we also celebrate Thursdays, with happy hour
- work where the action is: our office is in the KC Crossroads, surrounded by galleries, shops, restaurants and cultural happenings; artists and creatives live and work here; we’re also on the streetcar line, making the commute to work free and accessible
- free healthcare premiums: your entire health insurance premium is paid for by Generator; it’s like adding thousands to your salary; we also offer 401K with employer match, have a structured bonus plan and pay for initial licensure testing
- free milk bones: your dog can come to work, too
- hair band Fridays
As our senior project designer, you:
- lead the design process: lead design for multiple project types of varying scale and complexity, work closely with the project team to initiate and develop designs from concept through construction
- lead design reviews: ensure that internal and client-facing design reviews occur at the designated stages of your projects
- solve problems: anticipate and identify problems and resolve issues that arise throughout the process
- make site visits: periodically visit construction sites to ensure quality and project deliverables are being met
- champion good design: advocate for maintaining a healthy design culture where all are engaged, collaborating and advancing design
- produce presentations and documentation: produce design documentation that aligns with generator’s design philosophy; create materials for new business opportunities you will participate in
- work well with others: work closely with project managers, principals, technical director and outside contractors, consultants and subcontractors
- be client-facing: meet with owners/clients/potential clients to understand their needs and opportunities with a listen-first approach, communicate clearly and confidently with a flexible and professional nature
- delegate and mentor: act as a resource to less experienced team members and provide mentorship, constructive feedback and development opportunities
This gig is for you, if you:
- eat, sleep and drink design: you love design, the iterative design process and have the ability to conceive and develop multiple design concepts
- have ten-plus years of experience in a range of architectural design roles
- are licensed, ideally (but not required): we pay for initial testing for licensure
- develop relationships: confident, have effective interpersonal skills and resolve conflict with tact
- Revit and Adobe well; demonstrated skills in Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Photoshop and InDesign) and must have at least working knowledge of Enscape and Lumion
- multitask and make magic: you work on multiple projects and effectively balance your workload with a high degree of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit
- have a flexible working style, at times working independently and at other times in a highly collaborative team environment
- are a great communicator with excellent verbal and written communication and strong presentation skills
Other:
- must be authorised to work in the US
- relocation assistance is available from within the US
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited institution
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Physical requirements
The employee performing this job must regularly be able to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse, reach with hands and arms, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to move about an office environment and sit (often for extended periods) as well as lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position is expected to be performed regularly at the company’s office as part of the teamwork and collaboration required by this position. Travel and over-nights stays may be intermittent along with attendance to events after hours. Candidates must be able to legally drive a car.
Essential job functions
All the responsibilities, duties and requirements contained in this job description constitute the essential functions of this job which the successful candidate must be able to perform with or without requested reasonable accommodations.