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Senior Design Architect

Roanoke, VA, usFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Senior Design Architect leading architectural concepts and design solutions for Higher Education, Healthcare, Science & Technology, and Federal Government projects.

Role type

Senior Design Architect (IC with leadership)

Builds

Architectural concepts, schematic designs, design development, and construction documents for complex building projects.

Domain

Architecture, Higher Education, Healthcare, Science & Technology, Federal Government

Required skills

Architectural design, concept development, client presentation, design team leadership, code compliance, project management, integrated design solutions, mentoring, business development support

Preferred skills

Master of Architecture, advanced design concepts, creative problem-solving, sketching, computer-aided design, LEED AP certification, travel readiness

Technologies

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Dynamo, Grasshopper, Revit, 3-D Studio Max

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Design Director to develop design concepts; meet with owners/clients to analyze project goals; conceive and develop architectural concepts; generate design ideas and communicate to the team; design within schedules, budgets, and codes; create presentation drawings, models, and narratives; direct production of schematic, design development, and construction documents; manage concurrent projects; oversee review of design documents; coordinate design consultants; develop integrated design solutions; lead client presentations; promote firm goals; participate in professional associations; demonstrate project management understanding; stay current with building technology; lead and direct project design team members; provide architectural guidance and analysis; support business development; build and maintain studio design culture; coach and mentor future design talent.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities