Senior Architectural Designer

Scottsdale, Arizona

Design Hotels That Make Headlines - Not Just Reservations

Our Company   
We are a prestigious architectural firm celebrated for our specialization in midrise
hotels, multi-family projects, and self-storage facilities throughout the U.S. Our
esteemed reputation reflects our relentless commitment to excellence, consistently
achieving top-quality results while honoring both budget and schedule constraints.  

Our Culture  
We’re more than just a workplace — we’re creative and innovative, and personal
growth is a key part of our success.  

Your Role:

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor, manage, and guide junior
  designers, providing oversight, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality
  deliverables and professional growth within the team.
• Project Coordination: Manages own design projects with minimal or no
  supervision. Provide input on project designs from other team members. A
  proven ability to handle multiple, and often complex, projects. Complete a
  smooth transition from Design to Construction Documents (CDs).
• Design Excellence: Deliver the design of a project through entitlements
  phase and assists the production team. Mitigate risks and resolve design
  issues while ensuring client success.
• Client Relations: Define client goals and align expectations. Represent the
  firm in client facing and regulatory meetings.
• Regulatory & Industry Expertise: Experience in jurisdictional
  communications, city meetings, board, and council meetings. Demonstrates
  compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement
  submittals. Conduct site feasibility research and visit sites when required.
• Innovation & Growth: Identify emerging technologies, materials, and
  methodologies to deliver quality designs.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional Communication: Confidently communicates design concepts
  and project status to clients, consultants, and jurisdiction. Excellent written
  and verbal communication skills.
• Design Mastery: Combine aesthetics, functionality, and technical precision to
  develop site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and material specifications.
• Time Management: Highly organized and methodical to deliver projects on
  time and to budget.
• Technical Proficiency: Good proficiency in Revit.

Long Term Growth
This role is designed with long-term growth in mind. The ideal candidate will have
the opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibilities.

Experience:
A minimum of 10-15 years of firsthand architectural design experience working on US
based projects. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role and working on similar
projects types. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

What’s In It for You:
We’re proud to foster a positive work environment where your contributions are
valued and rewarded. We offer exceptional benefits to ensure our employees thrive
both professionally and personally.

APPLY
To apply, please include a Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio.
A portfolio of work shall be submitted with the application, with the emphasis
on the experience in the Hospitality, Multi-Family and Commercial sectors.
Send your application to inbox@design-cell.com.

Physical Requirements:  
Office environment with some site visits required.
   
Disclaimer:
This job description has been written to describe the general level of work
performed. It is intended to include current essential functions, level of skill, and
knowledge to complete the role. It is not a comprehensive list of duties.
Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and
to designate other functions as essential at any time.