Sr. Project Architect

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in hospitality design—particularly restaurants, bars, gaming environments, and entertainment venues—and have the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual concepts through advanced CAD, 3D modeling, rendering, and AI-driven visualization tools.

The Senior Project Architect will collaborate closely with external architecture and engineering firms, guiding projects from concept through design documentation. While property teams will manage on-site construction, this role will support consultant selection, contractor bidding, and construction oversight to ensure the original design vision is successfully executed.

The Senior Project Architect will work closely with executive leadership, property teams, and external consultants to create innovative, memorable, and operationally successful environments that elevate the guest experience and support the company’s long-term growth objectives.

Essential Functions

Design Leadership

Lead design strategy and creative direction across gaming, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and commercial projects.Develop concepts, space plans, renderings, and presentations that enhance guest experience and support business objectives.Establish and maintain design standards across the portfolio.Utilize AI and visualization technologies to accelerate design development and improve communication of project concepts.Project Development & Collaboration

Partner with external architects, designers, engineers, and consultants from concept through construction documentation.Serve as the primary internal design authority for capital improvement and development projects.Collaborate with operations, food and beverage, marketing, and executive leadership to align project goals and design solutions.Present concepts, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership.Capital Project Support

Lead consultant selection and contractor bidding processes for capital projects.Assist with project planning, budgeting, scope development, and feasibility reviews.Support procurement and vendor management efforts while ensuring adherence to project objectives and budgets.Construction Oversight

Attend construction meetings as necessary to ensure adherence to approved design concepts.Conduct site visits and inspections during key phases of construction to verify design intent, material quality, and finish execution.Collaborate with property teams to resolve design-related issues and maintain project standards.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to work independentlyMust be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours)Must be able work at a fast pace and in stressful situationsAbility to read, write, and verbally communicate effectivelyMust be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or escalatorAbility to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with property and Home office team members and external partnersMust be able to maneuver to all areas of the casinoMust be able to lift up to 25 poundsStrong knowledge of building codesExcellent verbal and written communication skills Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD and related design platforms.Advanced experience with 3D modeling, rendering, visualization, and presentation software.Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools for design ideation, visualization, rendering, and workflow optimization.Strong understanding of architectural design, interior design, space planning, materials, and construction documentation.Working knowledge of project budgeting, procurement, bidding, and project delivery processes. Core Competencies

Design Leadership & Creative VisionHospitality & Food and Beverage Design ExpertiseAI-Driven Visualization & RenderingProject Planning & DevelopmentBudgeting & Capital Project SupportVendor & Consultant ManagementConstruction Observation & Quality ControlStrategic Thinking & CommunicationEducation and Experience

Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, or related field preferred.Experience managing agencies, external vendors, and cross-functional internal teams required.10+ years of progressive experience in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, commercial, retail, or mixed-use design environments.Proven experience leading projects from concept through completion.Strong background in restaurant, bar, casino, hotel, and entertainment venue design preferred.
Skills:
3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Casinos, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Design Verification, Documentation, Environmental Design, Food and Beverage Industry, Gaming, Interior Design, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Presentation Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Project Design, Project Development, Project Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Restaurant, Retail, Strategic Planning, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills

About the Company:
JACK Cleveland Casino LLC