Project Designer
Christner Architects, a top-ranked, women-owned St. Louis architecture and planning firm, is seeking a Project Designer to join our team.
Our firm aspires to excellence in all aspects of our work including design quality, technical documentation, and client service. We are seeking a thoughtful, highly skilled, and innovative professional that has a passion for design and aspires to create projects that bring joy and fulfillment to their users.
The principal duties for this role are to establish sound design principles, develop design concepts grounded in those principles, and produce design solutions that reflect those concepts in their form, finish, and function. Individuals who are successful in this role have worked on projects through all phases of design and construction, and regularly contribute to the documentation and coordination of the project’s design.
The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows our project designers to engage with a variety of project types and markets. Christner is a regionally focused firm, and our designers remain closely involved with their projects as they progress into documentation and construction.
About Our Culture:
As architects, designers, and planners from diverse backgrounds, we sit together in an open studio and value daily collaboration. We strive to foster a low-ego environment, that is non-hierarchical, and we believe that all phases of the design process are equally important. As a result, our design accolades are not just a reflection of strong design concepts, but also a testament to our entire team’s dedication to thoughtful execution.
We are committed to doing exceptional work, and genuinely enjoy spending time together. Whether testing the office drone, attending a trivia night, celebrating milestones, or brainstorming during pin-ups – the key to our culture is finding joy in what we do.
Competencies:
- Is an exceptional communicator, problem solver, and collaborator.
- Develops thoughtful design concepts and effectively communicates them.
- Diligently tracks issues through to resolution.
- Contributes to construction documentation and detailing.
- Ability to execute multiple projects at all phases of design and construction.
- Anticipates and works proactively to prevent or resolve issues.
- Most importantly, aspires to a high level of quality in their work.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of work experience
- Architectural licensure is preferred
- Experience as a Project Designer on multiple projects through all phases of design and construction
- Proficient with Revit, Enscape and/or Rhino
To apply, please email a resume and work samples to shanna.wiechel@christnerarchitects.com.
About Christner:
Christner Architects is a forty-five-person, St. Louis based design firm offering architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and strategic facility planning services to Healthcare, Education, Corporate, Science & Technology, and Cultural clients. Founded in 1963, the firm has a strong reputation with clients across its regional market for insightful planning, thoughtful design, and exemplary service.
Christner is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes paid time off, performance bonuses, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and life insurance plans.