Lead Architectural Designer
About Giraffe:
We are a rapidly growing, award winning, client centric, design driven company looking for highly organized, motivated team members. We are looking for excellent communication skills, team players that strive to delight our clients and each other at every turn. With these skills, a sense of humor, and some kindness, you can help Giraffe become a premier Triple Bottom Line, design + build company that delights both people and planet.
Giraffe Design Build strives to create works of beauty to go beyond function. Our mission starts with design. An inspired design which becomes more than the sum of its parts. An inspired design which synthesizes space, flow, style, project goals melding them together to bring form to function.
About the Job:
As Giraffe’s design team leader you will have a direct impact on Giraffe’s culture by modeling our core values each day, owning a client’s new space creation from start to finish.
The Lead Architectural Designer is an empathetic leader who expects the best from their team and is empowered to resource them accordingly. This job requires navigating the challenges inherent to leading a team of highly proficient designers; training and process improvement for the department; and serving as the face of Giraffe in this client-facing role. Successful leadership styles in a Lead Architectural Designer is about serving the needs of the team, the project, our clients and the business as a whole. Which includes having a passion for success through honoring the contributions of each team member.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all phases of architectural design: schematic design and presentation, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and permitting.
- Produce working drawings and 3D models (renderings a plus)
- Prepare accurate and coordinated documents with the project team and lead carpenters
- Provide support during the construction phase on a variety of projects simultaneously
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key subcontractors and vendors
- Review and approve Design accounts payable with accounting
- Identify needed process changes and participate in improving procedures
- Training and regular performance reviews for design team members
- Assign and manage design projects throughout the lifecycle of each project
- Identify and implement triple bottom line initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required, M.Arch preferred
- Minimum of 5 years full-time experience in an architectural firm, with project lead experience
- Enthusiastic and inspiring passion for great design
- High team leadership acumen – communication and organizational skills
- Familiarity with BuilderTrend or CoConstruct
- Proficiency in Archicad. Adobe Creative Suite a plus
- 3D modeling, visualization & presentation skills
- Firm knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility, code research, and permit coordination
- Strong graphic skills
- Well-versed in all facets of residential building envelope design and construction
Benefits and Environment:
- A culture that encourages healthy and sustainable work/life balance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid Location – Remote, Jobsite, and Office available
Giraffe Design Build is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and samples of work demonstrating your design ability and interests. Limit file size to 10MB.