Senior Architectural Designer

About Lessard Design

Lessard Design is an International Architecture and Planning firm. We primarily specialize in the residential industry. We have brought amazing neighborhoods throughout the mid-Atlantic all the way up in CT, NY, NJ, DMV Area and down all the way to ATL. Designing thoughtfully planned communities, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, commercial, residential, including single family homes, townhomes, multi-family, military and student housing, senior living with structural framing systems including concrete, steel, and wood, Lessard excels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

• Generate new concepts and create fresh ideas on a variety of project types to meet client requirements.
• Prepare concept design, schematic design and design development.
• Work collaboratively with the Design Leadership in establishing format, drawing assignments, deliverable and schedules.
• Design focused, from Conceptual to Schematic Design
• Strong Building Elevation Designer
• Building Code and Accessibility
• Residential Building Formats and Construction Systems (primarily wood)
• Budget and Contracts Management Knowledge of Building Materials
• Learn LDI standards, job folder organization and drawing file setup.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Architecture or related field.
• 7+ year’s exp. in Urban Design, Site Planning, Architecture or related fields.
• A Professional degree in architecture, design or related discipline
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Revit, 3-D Modeling, 3-D Studio Max, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) SketchUp
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated personality to take on projects and assignments without the need for the micromanagement of a supervisor.
• Free hand sketching is a required.