Senior Architectural Designer Job at Stratus Team LLC in Miami

Zyscovich is a nationally renowned integrated Urban Design, Architecture, and Interior Design firm headquartered in Miami, with additional locations in New York City, Boston, Orlando, Winter Park, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Bogota. Zyscovich's 46-year portfolio includes aviation, mixed-use, multi-family, hospitality, retail, education, and commercial facilities.

Zyscovich is seeking a high-caliber, dynamic Senior Designer to join its group of talented and innovative members. The successful candidate will be a part of Zyscovich's Education team helping to design and lead a diverse set of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of a project from inception through construction documents ensuring the quality and intent of the design.
• Works independently on architectural design projects and coordinates project design efforts.
• Identifies, through consultation, clients' requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for future expansion.
• Determines clients' preferences regarding materials, styles, colors, and other variables.
• Attempts to identify through collaboration clients' priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
• Assists clients in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options.
• Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction schedule.
• Modifies new or existing plans as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of design and construction methods.
• Experience working on Educational projects (K-12 schools)
• Understanding of building tectonics and applicable codes.
• Strong design and graphic skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign desired.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized. Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.
• Knowledge with Academic projects a plus.
• B.A. in Architecture
• 8+ years experience