Senior Designer - Cunningham Recreation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Project Designer leads the conceptual and detailed design of projects from inception to completion. This role requires a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and project management skills to deliver innovative, high-quality design solutions while coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design concepts, planning, and development for multiple projects.
• Ensure designs meet client objectives, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, including design milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, and documentation for accuracy and constructability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and drafters.
• Present design solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, etc.) to integrate technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, codes, and best practices.
• Implement project reviews and design quality checks.
• Proficient use of design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, or similar tools.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and project management software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in project design and management, preferably in a professional design firm.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual and technical design skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and client relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and sustainable design practices.

Key Competencies

• Experience with complex or large-scale projects (commercial, institutional, or multi-family residential).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

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