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HMC Architects · 17 hours ago

Senior Project Designer

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm dedicated to making a positive impact in communities through thoughtful design. The Senior Project Designer will lead design efforts for various projects, coordinate client interactions, and supervise project design teams while ensuring design integrity and quality throughout all phases of development.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Produce and oversee documentation including meeting minutes, correspondence, design narratives, diagrams, and training materials; ensure compliance with agreements, fees, and deliverables

Participate in business development activities, cultivate new clients, lead marketing interviews, and write/approve marketing proposals and materials

Communicate complex design concepts clearly through verbal, written, and graphic methods; lead and organize client-facing presentations and serve as a primary client contact

Collaborate effectively with project teams, consultants, and government agencies; resolve design conflicts and maintain strong working relationships

Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to assigned team members; supervise and manage 4–7 design staff and multiple project design teams

Delegate tasks effectively and professionally; support senior leadership in staff supervision, evaluations, and performance management

Plan, prioritize, and manage work activities; develop schedules, estimate task hours, and complete work within budget; collaborate closely with project leadership

Lead design efforts during Schematic Design and Design Development; ensure design integrity throughout all project phases and across multiple projects and studios

Demonstrate creativity aligned with core design principles; perform environmental analyses; oversee 3D modeling, material research, and preparation of presentation materials

Promote design quality and the firm’s design reputation through critiques, charrettes, awards submissions, and publications

Maintain technical proficiency in contract documents, building systems, construction methods, and applicable codes; guide development of drawings, details, specifications, and materials selection

Coordinate with agencies through plan check processes; lead construction-phase design intent, cost estimating coordination, and field verification efforts

Provide technical training and mentorship to support the growth of staff capabilities

Qualification

Architectural design experienceLeadership in designBuilding systems knowledgeClient communicationProject managementMentoring junior staffMarketing effortsTechnical training

Required

Architectural degree from an accredited university

Minimum of ten (10) years of architectural design experience, including significant involvement in the production and coordination of major design projects

Demonstrated leadership in architectural design and strong ability to guide teams, communicate effectively, and manage complex project workflows

Proven ability to lead design direction on complex projects, guide design teams, and uphold high standards of creativity, clarity, and technical rigor

Strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and applicable building codes; demonstrated ability to oversee and provide input during Construction Documentation and Construction Administration phases

Ability to plan and manage project tasks, estimate hours, meet deadlines, and work within established budgets while coordinating closely with project managers and senior leadership

Experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships, and providing consistent follow-through on project needs

Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff; ability to provide constructive feedback and foster a positive learning environment

Experience supporting or leading marketing efforts, preparing proposals and presentation materials, and participating in client interviews to secure new work