Project Designer

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Houstonoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aProject Designerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Create and develop planning and design concepts or support lead designers.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the design work of others to ensure integrated and cohesive designs.
• Present design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.
• Supervise the development of renderings and presentation drawings for client presentations and internal meetings.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruitment and coaching process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience leading other designers and design teams.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $106,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.