Senior Architectural Designer

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Fabrication Designer with strong experience in design for metal fabrication and large-scale custom installations. This role requires a hands-on designer who understands manufacturing constraints, material behavior, and production processes, and can lead projects from concept through fabrication and installation.

This is not a purely conceptual architectural role — the successful candidate must have demonstrated experience producing fabrication-ready drawings and collaborating directly with fabrication teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead architectural metal fabrication design projects from concept development through production and installation.
• Produce detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and 3D models ready for manufacturing.
• Design custom architectural metal components and large-scale installations.
• Develop solutions that balance aesthetics with structural integrity, manufacturability, and material limitations.
• Work closely with fabrication teams to resolve design challenges during production.
• Create CNC-ready files and coordinate with machinists and welders.
• Oversee prototyping and testing of fabricated components.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable building codes, structural requirements, and company standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and installers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of professional experience in architectural metal fabrication or custom fabrication environments.
• Strong experience producing:
• Shop drawings
• Fabrication drawings
• Assembly details
• Tolerance specifications
• Proficiency in:
• SolidWorks (preferred)
• AutoCAD
• Revit (secondary)
• Strong understanding of:
• Metal fabrication processes (welding, bending, forming, finishing)
• Aluminum assemblies
• CNC machining and digital fabrication workflows
• Experience designing for manufacturability (DFM).
• Proven ability to collaborate directly with fabrication teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with large-scale architectural metal installations.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing.
• Experience in custom architectural metal, structural steel, public art fabrication, or specialty installations.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and fabrication practices.