Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect)

Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect): Miami, FL



Job Description:


We are seeking a Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer to lead design and delivery of high‑impact projects, providing strategic technical direction and ensuring design integrity across systems and solutions.



Responsibilities:



Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks, within set deadlines (3+ projects at any given time)


Communicates clearly with managing team members


Acute organizational skills


Demonstrates advanced technical intelligence in practicing area of architecture and/or interior design


Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing


Ability to develop Concepts in early design phases and communicate ideas through presentations


Lead client in development of project Program


Develop space plans with little/no direction


Attend site surveys and create related documentation


Develop project schedules based on design deliverables required to execute the project


Demonstrates advanced proficiency in assembly of Construction Documents


Lead the selection of finishes, lighting, equipment, plumbing fixtures, and other design elements related to the program


Effectively researches/problem solves to coordinate development of code compliant designs


May oversee all design and drawings


Leads consultant coordination in conjunction with senior architect(s) and/or designer(s)


Actively leads and mentors junior teammates across multiple projects in any phase


May contribute to and manage project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set up, close out, and profitability


May manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections.


Collaborates effectively with all departments



Qualifications:



8-12 years of experience


Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design


Advanced Revit proficiency


Advanced level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other)


Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency


Proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)


Working knowledge of building codes


Proficiency in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore


Advanced knowledge of construction documents


Advanced knowledge of concept design, space planning, and design presentations if applicable


Advanced knowledge of furnishings and finishes if applicable


Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design is a plus



Salary Range:


$82,000 - $115,000

About OTJ:


OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35+ years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.



Application:


Qualified candidates should send resume and relevant work samples to [email protected] and include the following:


Number of years with commercial workplace experience
Level of Revit skill
Level of production skill
Number of years of experience with project management
If located in the Miami, FL area and can commute to OTJ’s Miami office regularly
If a US citizen. Because this position may support federal government projects that require U.S. citizenship as a bona fide occupational qualification, we are unable to move forward with candidates who do not meet this requirement.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.