Senior Project Designer

As a Senior Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you'll be tasked with creating innovative designs, meeting with clients to define their goals, developing comprehensive design options, and collaborating with project managers and junior team members to document and maintain design integrity throughout all project phases. You will also coordinate with the Interior Design team to ensure cohesive design solutions.

To be considered for the Senior Project Designer position at Ware Malcomb, candidates should possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial architecture design, and a license to practice architecture is strongly preferred. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Revit, and AutoCAD is essential to excel in this role.

Ware Malcomb places a high value on professional growth and offers a collaborative environment where Senior Project Designers can mentor and guide junior team members. Additionally, the firm promotes continuous learning through access to workshops, training, and the latest design technologies, enhancing both personal and professional development.

Teamwork is at the core of Ware Malcomb's philosophy. As a Senior Project Designer, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, working closely with project managers and other design professionals to ensure that the design intent and quality are adhered to throughout each project's lifecycle.

In the role of Senior Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will engage in a diverse range of projects across sectors such as healthcare, multifamily residential, retail, and public/institutional spaces. This variety allows you to employ your creativity and architectural skills in several impactful ways throughout the community.

When discussing your design process, highlight your approach to understanding client needs, brainstorming innovative solutions, and developing detailed design options. Emphasize how collaboration with various teams influences your design and how you maintain quality and intent throughout the project.

Explain the software you actively use to create compelling design presentations, such as Adobe Suite and SketchUp, and discuss how familiarity with tools like Revit and AutoCAD enhances your design communication and documentation.

Discuss the importance of listening closely to client feedback, how you adapt designs while maintaining design integrity, and your approach to presenting revisions that align with client expectations without compromising your design vision.

In your response, be specific about how you share your knowledge through hands-on training, providing constructive feedback on their designs, and encouraging them to explore innovative solutions while reinforcing the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining how you develop work plans, allocate resources effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Discuss strategies for keeping projects on budget while ensuring design quality is not compromised.

Share a specific project that posed challenges, detailing the obstacles faced, how you overcame them through creative solutions, and the end result. Your ability to narrate a story will highlight your problem-solving skills and resilience as a Senior Project Designer.

Discuss your commitment to sustainable design practices, highlighting how you incorporate eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and innovative design strategies that benefit both clients and the environment into your projects.

Explain your commitment to maintaining design quality from the initial conceptual stage through to the final construction phase. Describe specific methods you use to review designs, engage with project teams, and ensure alignment with the original design intent.

Reflect on what drives your passion for architecture, whether it's the opportunity to create impactful spaces, the thrill of collaborating with diverse teams, or the excitement of pushing creative boundaries through innovative design.

Share the steps you take to stay informed about the latest industry trends and technologies, including attending conferences, participating in professional organizations, or engaging with online communities, and how you implement this knowledge into your work as a Senior Project Designer.