Architectural Designer

Callison Employer:
Seattle, WA, USLocation:
Fri, Feb 22 '13Posted on:

From specialty retail to large-scale master planning, Callison applies holistic design to a diverse range of projects and markets around the world. We form collaborative relationships with top-tier brands and developers and provide expertise in areas such as sustainability, design technology, branding and real estate strategy. This empowers us to create environments that exceed business goals, inspire communities and provide emotional returns for users.

With ten offices practicing in the world's major economic markets, we provide our employees access to multiple projects, Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge technology. In turn, their individual career development fuels our global practice. Callison is growing in tandem with change in our industry and we're looking for operations team members, architects and interior designers to be a part of our vision.

We are looking for an experienced project designer with responsibility for initiating design concepts and leading design development for one or more large or complex projects, in a manner consistent with firm-wide standards for project delivery. Experience with retail design is strongly preferred.

Summary of Responsibilities: This is an experienced architect with responsibility for design development including interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating design assignments. This individual will develop design concepts for one or more projects, in a manner consistent with firm-wide standards for project delivery.

• Defines program requirements and establishes design parameters based on client requirements and working with project architect and project manager.
• Creates and develops overall design concepts; formulates design presentation strategies and makes presentations.
• Manages design process for entire project; lead/directs the work of other designers and technical staff.
• Manages design team members during the implementation of design to ensure clarity and quality of concept is maintained through detail level.
• Monitors project budget and schedule related to design team efforts.
• Manages client interaction and decision making related to design.
• May participate in business development activities.

Successful candidates will have:

• Requires Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or related field.
• Architectural license desirable.
• Minimum 12 years experience as an architectural project designer.
• Previous supervisory and personnel management desired.
• Advanced graphic and verbal presentation skills, including hand sketching.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates using various software applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined.
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others.

To apply, please email your resume, sample portfolio, and salary requirements to Employment@callison.com. To view a complete job description, visit us at Callison.com/careers.

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity.

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