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Position Overview

The Senior Architectural Designer will work alongside architects, interior designers, and technical professionals across HBG’s three offices, which include Dallas, San Diego, CA, and Memphis, TN. You will be responsible for leading the design of large-scale hospitality projects and communicating design intent to project teams in all HBG office locations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing staff, managing client relationships, and promoting design innovation, research, and creativity. In addition to being the design leader of key projects, the Senior Architectural Designer is expected to significantly contribute as a primary designer of projects.

A seasoned professional, the Senior Architectural Designer will demonstrate experience working with large teams in an integrated practice environment and have a well-developed understanding of project development, documentation, and production processes. You will work hand-in-hand with our Dallas Office Leader, Practice Leader, Interior Design Director, Senior Architectural and Interior Designers, and Project Managers on varied aspects of team/personnel leadership in addition to project responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate design intent using multiple skill sets to audiences with and without technical backgrounds, including clients/owners. Ultimately, the Senior Architectural Designer is responsible for ensuring project designs follow the established goals and design process and respect HBG’s Design Philosophy, including designing to the client’s budget.

Position Responsibilities

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Inspire and mentor staff to cultivate an innovative and collaborative design culture aligned with HBG Design’s vision and design philosophy.
• Actively support and guide project employees through their career path at the firm.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to design staff in performing their duties.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork throughout the design team. Ensure communications are frequent and clear and that any conflicts are resolved in a timely manner.
• Establish and adjust the project design team as necessary throughout the project, based on changes in the design scope or schedule, other project deadlines, or designer performance.
• Regularly evaluate designers’ performance, participate in performance reviews, and share assessments with the Dallas Office Leader, Project Managers, and other Senior Interior Design and Architecture staff.

PRACTICE LEADERSHIP

• Develop and demonstrate expertise in the hospitality market sector, including knowledge of design trends in the market.
• Lead the overall design intent and execution of projects from design kickoff to Construction Administration, ensuring design continuity throughout the project’s life.
• Promote design excellence for each project and evaluate and establish the level or potential for design quality in relation to client expectations and internal goals.
• Ensure design is compatible with the building program, market studies, and client’s goals and requirements.
• Monitor and review the work of the design team (including consultants) in executing the design and ensure that all results meet the established design goals for the project.
• Provide input to the Project Manager on design deliverables and major benchmarks for owner design approvals to ensure project schedules stay on track with design schedules.
• Ensure that a design process is established and followed on projects.
• Coordinate the work of consultants related to design issues in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Provide design quality control reviews at appropriate times during the design process. This includes a thorough coordination review of BIM model, construction documents and supporting documents such as specifications and consultant documents.