Senior Design Architect

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in Michigan, is looking for a talented Senior Architectural Designer / Senior Design Architect. The purpose of this position is to listen and collaborate with our clients to develop programming and design concepts which bring creativity and innovation. The candidate will have strong ability to work with and mentor younger designers and provide insights and guidance to the design group. Areas of design specialty would be beneficial in any of TowerPinkster’s five core market sectors, as well as any advanced certifications or training.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Based:

• Leading medium to large size project design and project teams (25,000sf to 200,000sf)
• Leading the project programming phase to understand client needs and desires
• Developing design iterations and leading discussions during concept design to refine ideas
• Interpreting, organizing and coordinating design assignments while executing client vision
• Planning and developing architectural projects with high complexities
• Research and implement sustainable design approaches into project solutions

Technical Focused:

• Lead e xploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection and development of concepts and building systems appropriate to client desires
• Create architectural design elements, design coordination, renderings and graphics utilizing strength of design department
• Lead material definition, system design of envelope and interior elements
• Guide code and municipality research to ensure compliance with requirements
• Support development of outline specifications and narratives
• Support role in project coordination and document development (all phases)

Client and Professional Based:

• Leading medium to large size project design and project teams (25,000sf to 200,000sf)
• Leading the project programming phase to understand client needs and desires
• Prepare letter proposals and RFP responses
• Foster strong client relationships and continuing engagement
• Mentor design team members and promote learning opportunities
• Delegate work assignments for growth, matching responsibility to individuals and providing mentorship and coaching
• Work independently and connect with Department Manager for reviews and resources
• Set overall project expectations and monitor activities and progress of project

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Architect or Architectural Designer with a minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Sketch and draw by hand and create computer generated 3d graphics
• Strong design sensibilities and leadership in early phases of project development
• Dynamic graphic presentations and solid design and communication skills
• Understand constructability and material selections that relate to design expression
• Present confidently to medium-to-large groups and represent the Firm positively in the community
• LEED, WELL or LFA accreditation preferred
• Working knowledge of REVIT and Photoshop
• Solid foundational knowledge of health and safety codes

WHAT WE OFFER
We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members. TowerPinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm. We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid.
• Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.

TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 250 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. At our firm, it’s our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and equitable design. Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas: people, purpose, and process.

Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top. TowerPinkster received the 2025 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2025 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group. We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture! Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it!

. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer