Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect)

Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer (Project Architect): Miami, FL Job Description:We are seeking a Senior Designer or Senior Technical Designer to lead design and delivery of high‑impact projects, providing strategic technical direction and ensuring design integrity across systems and solutions.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks, within set deadlines (3+ projects at any given time) Communicates clearly with managing team members Acute organizational skills Demonstrates advanced technical intelligence in practicing area of architecture and/or interior design Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing Ability to develop Concepts in early design phases and communicate ideas through presentations Lead client in development of project Program Develop space plans with little/no direction Attend site surveys and create related documentation Develop project schedules based on design deliverables required to execute the project Demonstrates advanced proficiency in assembly of Construction Documents Lead the selection of finishes, lighting, equipment, plumbing fixtures, and other design elements related to the program Effectively researches/problem solves to coordinate development of code compliant designs May oversee all design and drawings Leads consultant coordination in conjunction with senior architect(s) and/or designer(s) Actively leads and mentors junior teammates across multiple projects in any phase May contribute to and manage project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set up, close out, and profitability May manage OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections.

Collaborates effectively with all departments

Qualifications: 8-12 years of experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design Advanced Revit proficiency Advanced level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other) Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency Proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Working knowledge of building codes Proficiency in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore Advanced knowledge of construction documents Advanced knowledge of concept design, space planning, and design presentations if applicable Advanced knowledge of furnishings and finishes if applicable Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design is a plus Salary Range: $82,000 - $115,000

About OTJ: OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35+ years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth.

We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Application

Qualified candidates should send resume and relevant work samples to [email protected] and include the following:

• Number of years with commercial workplace experience
• Level of Revit skill
• Level of production skill
• Number of years of experience with project management
• If located in the Miami, FL area and can commute to OTJ’s Miami office regularly
• If a US citizen. Because this position may support federal government projects that require U.S. citizenship as a bona fide occupational qualification, we are unable to move forward with candidates who do not meet this requirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Statement:

OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.