Senior Designer

MVE + Partners (MVE) is one of the country’s most innovative and respected design and planning firms encompassing a 100-person team of architects, designers, planners, programmers and technical specialists. We provide professional architecture, planning, interior and graphic design services to developers, cities, public agencies and organizations, having established a reputation based on quality, creativity and the ability to deliver successful projects.

As Senior Designer with MVE + Partners, you have to have a high energy level, a high ceiling for success and a desire to design fun buildings. MVE seeks out individuals who can set themselves apart by striving to win work through relationships and insane service.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients, consultants, city officials, and firm management to advance and elevate design concepts as well as obtaining entitlements
• Provides work ethic that demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism, energy and dedication
• Be part of the team in pursuit to increase the level of awareness of quality architecture & design within the firm, and in its implementation
• Be part of the team in the responsibility to maintain a cost effective operation and projects
• Team Leader to support and execute projects through the entire design process
• Motivate, manage, and mentor junior design staff in design skills and execution of project concepts
• Participate and manage cutting edge technology in the form of the BIM platform and other computer software
• Collaborate with other MVE Project Architects to execute projects through construction documents
• Understands the economics of construction and the impact of design decisions on project feasibility
• Able to work as an integral member of the firm to achieve outstanding results and perform as a high functioning team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Minimum five years of experience in all phases of architectural delivery
• Extensive experience in all facets of retail design
• Experience with mixed-use projects is a plus
• Registered Architect or NCARB Certified a plus
• Well versed in Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe and other design tools and fully understands the contribution that technology play in the design process
• Strong client facing skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Thought Leadership capabilities
• Management and organizational experience
• Results oriented