Senior Project Designer

Description

We believe…

Every project can make life better.

Strong relationships inspire great work.

We must push boundaries and explore new ideas.

Model the outcomes we aspire to create.

Only together can we give it our all.

ABOUT US

At Vocon, we believe everything starts with relationships. We’re an architecture and design firm driven by collaboration, curiosity, and a deep care for people—our teammates, clients, and communities.

Our mission is to empower teams to create thoughtful, innovative design solutions that respond to evolving client needs. Guided by our values of Relationships, Passion, Team, Excellence, and Leadership, we design places that make life better and create an environment where people can grow, do their best work, and feel supported along the way.

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

Overview

We’re looking for a thoughtful and motivated Interior Designer/Architectural Designer to join our collaborative Workplace Studio team. In this role, you’ll help shape creative, functional design solutions that respond to client needs, project goals, and the realities of the built environment. You’ll contribute across design development, documentation, and coordination, working closely with teammates, clients and leadership, to deliver high-quality work while supporting the project's scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and owning the design execution of complex medium and large-sized projects.
• Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
• Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation.
• Lead design execution across multiple project phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development.
• Produce design and presentation documents.
• Participate in client design presentations.
• Collaborate with the technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes.
• Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with the fee, schedule and construction cost in collaboration with the project manager and the project technical lead.
• Provide guidance in the construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
• Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline:
• Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
• Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
• Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
• Provide project team coordination for material location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.).
• For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members.
• Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes.
• Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.
• Participate in project budget management and cost control methods.
• Act as a resource to studios and project teams with a voice crossing the spectrum of design support, mentorship and education.
• Be a resource for resolving complex design issues and provide oversight and guidance to studios and project teams.
• Identify, mentor and elevate current and future leaders.
• Continuously work to promote Vocon, while fostering existing and new relationships with clients.

Capabilities

• Advanced competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
• Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the full design process.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills.

Requirements

•  Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited University.
•  NCIDQ Certification required for interior design professionals.
•  LEED and/or WELL credentials are a plus.
•  Design professional with (typically) eight (8) to twelve (12) plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.

At Vocon, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. Recently, we have been made aware of specific individuals who are falsely presenting themselves as recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise you to assume the individual is not affiliated with Vocon. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Vocon’s recruitment team only corresponds with email addresses in the domain ‘@vocon.com. 
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. All of our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found on Vocon’s careers page 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.