Grace Design Studios · 2 days ago
Senior Project Designer (K-12 Studio)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGrace Design Studios is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with 25 offices across the country. They are seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the design process on K-12 projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and educational goals while mentoring junior designers.
ArchitectureInterior Design
Responsibilities
Lead the design process on multiple K–12 projects, guiding concepts through all phases to align with client vision, educational goals, and firm standards
Develop innovative, functional, and age-appropriate design solutions that address site context, learning objectives, safety, accessibility, and sustainability
Prepare and deliver high-quality design presentations—including sketches, renderings, diagrams, and 3D models—to communicate design intent clearly to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
Oversee the development of design documentation through all phases, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to firm standards
Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants (structural, MEP, landscape, etc.) to ensure that all systems are integrated and support the architectural design intent
Lead design discussions in client meetings and presentations, serving as a primary point of contact for design direction and decisions
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level designers, fostering design excellence, professional growth, and collaborative teamwork
Ensure that design solutions are feasible within project budgets, schedules, and technical constraints, incorporating knowledge of construction methods and materials
Participate in internal design critiques and firm-wide initiatives to uphold and advance the firm’s design vision, particularly in the educational design space
Support business development efforts through design leadership in proposals, competitions, and client interviews
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program
10+ years of professional experience with a strong portfolio emphasizing innovative design and attention to detail
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and design presentation tools (e.g., SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)
Comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, building systems, and construction feasibility
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with consultants to achieve design intent
Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills
Strong leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring and inspiring design teams
Preferred
Experience in K–12 or educational facility design preferred
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
Profit sharing bonuses
401(k) plan with an employer match
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
Grace Design Studios
Grace was founded on a simple idea: when talented teams come together with shared purpose, remarkable things happen.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bernhard Capital Partners Management
2022-09-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Alexander Deshotels, AIA
Principal/ Partner Architect
Barry Lann
Partner, Principal
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