Architecture Designer III

Designer III

Architecture Team · Commercial Retail Development

We are looking for an experienced Designer III to serve as a project-level technical leader on our in-house architecture team. You will own architectural production for assigned retail projects end-to-end, lead consultant and tenant coordination, enforce quality standards, and mentor junior staff — playing a critical role in keeping the portfolio moving forward cleanly and efficiently.

POSITION DETAILS

Career Stage: Project Technical Leader

Experience: 8+ Years of Architectural Production Experience

Role Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Senior Designer / Director of Architecture

PRIMARY CONTRIBUTION

Ensures assigned projects advance cleanly, accurately, and efficiently — translating design intent and tenant criteria into permitting-ready deliverables while leading coordination across consultants, tenants, and internal teams.

PROJECT-LEVEL ARCHITECTURAL LEADERSHIP

• Lead architectural production for assigned retail projects from concept through permit issuance

• Translate tenant criteria, prototype standards, and design intent into permitting-ready drawing sets

• Develop site plans, elevations, lease exhibits, and property exhibits with minimal oversight

• Contribute practical design solutions that balance aesthetic quality with constructability

CONSULTANT & TENANT COORDINATION

• Serve as the primary architectural interface with consultants and tenant design teams

• Review and coordinate drawings for compliance with internal standards and jurisdictional requirements

• Anticipate coordination conflicts and propose solutions proactively before escalation

• Manage permitting comment responses and drive resolutions to close

QUALITY CONTROL & STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT

• Enforce architectural standards and QA/QC procedures across all assigned projects

• Perform detailed drawing reviews for Designer I and II team members

• Maintain documentation consistency across disciplines, phases, and project deliverables

• Provide structured feedback to the Senior Designer on standards gaps and improvement opportunities

MENTORSHIP & KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP

• Guide Designer I and II staff in production quality, coordination practices, and professional development

• Support onboarding of new team members and facilitate technical training

• Share lessons learned across projects to reduce rework and improve delivery speed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of architectural production experience, with demonstrated project ownership in retail, commercial, or mixed-use development

• Proven ability to lead consultant and tenant coordination on complex, multi-phase projects

• Expert-level proficiency in CAD and architectural documentation; experience producing permit-ready sets

• Strong working knowledge of entitlement documents, legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, and lease exhibits

• Experience reviewing and enforcing drawing standards; formal QA/QC experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology required; licensure a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-impact technical leadership role within a portfolio-scale in-house architecture department

• Direct exposure to the full project lifecycle — from leasing and entitlements through construction and delivery

• Clear advancement pathway toward Senior Designer

• Close collaboration with Senior Designers, the Director of Architecture, and cross-functional project teams

• Structured, standards-driven environment that values both craft and efficiency