Senior Architectural Designer

SeniorArchitectural Designer

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Designer who excels in team leadership, project coordination, and design excellence. The ideal candidate will mentor and guide junior designers while managing their own projects with minimal supervision. This role involves delivering high-quality designs from the entitlements phase through construction documents, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and manage junior designers, providing oversight and feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Manage design projects independently, offering input on team members' projects.
• Coordinate a smooth transition from design to construction documents.
• Deliver project designs through the entitlements phase, assisting the production team.
• Mitigate risks and resolve design issues to ensure client success.
• Define client goals and align expectations, representing the firm in client and regulatory meetings.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement submittals.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visits as required.
• Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance design quality.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Revit and MS 365.
• Highly experienced in schematic design and project coordination.
• Experience working on midrise hospitality projects, particularly 5-story buildings.
• Ability to maintain and develop client relationships.
• Well-versed in zoning regulations and building codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in midrise hospitality design (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt).
• Proficient in Bluebeam.
• Experience with AI technology.
• Experience working on construction documents.
• Interior Design experience.

Work Environment:

This role is based on-site at our Scottsdale office, which offers flexible start hours. The team consists of three employees, providing an intimate and collaborative work environment. There is significant potential for leadership opportunities and business development within the office.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance with no employee premiums Simple IRA plan - 3% match funding Performance based bonuses

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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