We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Designer responsible for generating new concepts and fresh ideas on a variety of project types to meet client requirement to join our fast paced firm headquartered out of Vienna, VA. Consult with engineers and computer graphics artists in developing and presenting design concepts. Function as a conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation.

Job duties:

- Mentor and develop staff in professional demeanor, technical competence, team-building process improvements and client relations.
- Assist Design Director in fostering high morale and production efficiency through close contact with all personnel. Hold staff meetings on an on-going basis.
- Coach design employees a minimum of two hours per day, answer questions, recommend resources and guide the design process.
- Ensure clear information exchange procedures that affect overall project quality and performance.
- Monitor Designer’s and Illustrators work to assure top-level performance and efficiency.
- Assist Design Director in establishing format, drawing assignments, deliverables and schedules.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
- 10 + years in architectural design (5 yrs must be in Multi-family design).
- 3D graphic skills.
- Professional approach.
- Personnel and Project management.
- Working knowledge of allied design disciplines.
- Knowledge of professional ethics, as applied to architecture.
- Track record in successful design projects.
- Strong aesthetic sense and interest in the arts.
- Experience in Residential/Mixed-Use/Retail.
- AutoCAD 200x, Revit a plus, 3D Studio, Viz, Excel, Word.

Lessard Design, Inc., www.lessarddesign.com
hr@lessarddesign.com

Award-winning international design practice who provide architecture, master planning and urban design services are seeking experienced Project Architects, ideally with excellent REVIT skills to join their professional and dynamic team to work directly with the Project Director and project team to develop, manage and control the design and construction of a variety of projects covering many business sectors including education, commercial, residential, hotel, leisure and mixed use projects. You will be working on large & small scale residential and mixed use projects so previous experience on this type of scheme is preferred.

Requirements:

- Public Sector, Mixed Use,l Education and Housing project experience preferred.
- Excellent presentation skills, both verbally and drawing.
- Experience of working directly with the client, contractor and design team.
- Experience of various forms of building contract (D&B, CM, Traditional).
- Ideally you will have excellent REVIT skills.
- Working knowledge of Project programming and delivery tools such as NBS Specification.
- Working knowledge of Building Systems, Regulations and construction types.
- Experience of working within a team effectively and delivering tight deadlines on time and on budget.
- Ability to cope with change e.g. to brief, programme or role.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

RIBA or ARB registered Architect with experience of working within the United Kingdom.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, be highly computer literate (REVIT), self-motivated and a clear thinker, alongside a strong team player who can work in a multi-disciplinary team and able to work to tight deadlines.

Adrem Group, www.adremgroup.com
architecture@adremgroup.com