Project Designer

Position Overview:

Develops creative conceptual, schematic and design development solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

DESIGN

• Understands overall project goals and constraints, including client values, construction and design budget limitations and schedule requirements.
• Works in tandem with Sr. Project Designer or Design Principal analyzing and evaluating client project requirements.
• Initiates and creates schematic designs and plans with responsibility for presentation drawings, models and narratives.
• Ability to integrate elements that influence site designs.
• Prepares client presentation packages.
• Participates in internal design reviews.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.

TECHNICAL

• Thorough knowledge of building materials, construction methods, costs, and code applicable to the design process.
• Works with engineering consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
• Evaluates design alternatives based on site and code requirements.
• Understands and applies building technology and systems to design applications.
• Performs tasks according to the PRDG standards.

MANAGEMENT

• Participates in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
• May direct, organize, mentor junior staff.