Senior Project Designer, Interiors

HMC Architects

Senior Project Designer overseeing architectural design from concept to construction for HMC Architects. Responsible for client relations, team supervision, and design excellence delivery.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,103 - $204,874 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in architectural design, project coordination, and client management, with a strong focus on maintaining design quality and compliance throughout all project phases. Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams while effectively managing multiple projects, budgets, and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Architectural Design ExpertiseProject CoordinationClient ManagementLeadership and MentoringBuilding Codes Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Architectural DesignProject ManagementConstruction DocumentationSpecifications DevelopmentCode ComplianceBuilding Systems Integration

Soft Skills

Strong LeadershipExcellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwarePresentation ToolsDesign Visualization Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ArchitectureMaster's Degree in Architecture

Industry Keywords

Design PresentationsClient RelationshipsDesign Quality InitiativesDesign CharrettesMarketing Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage architectural design efforts for multiple projects from schematic design through construction.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships.
Develop and deliver design presentations, narratives, and visual communication materials.
Coordinate design activities with project teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Supervise, mentor, and develop designers and junior staff members.
Ensure design quality and design intent are maintained through all project phases.
Prepare project work plans, schedules, and design-related budgets.
Lead design charrettes, critiques, and design quality initiatives within the firm.
Support business development activities, marketing proposals, interviews, and client presentations.
Coordinate construction documentation, specifications, and technical design requirements, including code compliance and building systems integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Minimum 10 years of architectural design experience, including leadership of significant design projects.
Demonstrated expertise in architectural design, project coordination, and client management.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
Knowledge of architectural building systems, construction documents, specifications, and applicable building codes.
Proficiency with architectural design and visualization software, including CAD and presentation tools.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
Ability to lead multiple projects and design teams simultaneously while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture : We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life.
Wellness : company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
Professional Development : LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
Comprehensive Comp and Benefits : Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.