General Description
An Associate 5 is an intermediate project leader. They will take on project leadership of larger, more complex projects.
Required Experience
Minimum of 15 years of experience in architecture, interior design or related field
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent
Demonstrated design ability within market
Maturing, effective people management skills
Licensed or certified professional
LEED AP or equivalent
Well-rounded knowledge base
Understanding of material pricing
Basic understanding of FF&E pricing
Understanding of constructability
Proven ability to interpret and push limits of design ordinances to achieve design goals
Beginning involvement with external community or professional organizations
Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of construction documentation including specifications
Primary Responsibilities
Leads a team in project design with support and oversight as needed
Plays a key role in project design
Actively collaborates and manages work of junior designers
Actively participates in design charrettes and conversations
Manages design effort and resources within assigned budget hours
Potentially assists with budget development
Manages LEED process or equivalent
Understands and can speak to sustainable design initiatives and 2030 challenge
Identifies add services as they arise and potentially assists with assigning budget to add services
Works with technical architects to ensure implementation of design intent
Plays active role in leading project entitlements and design review hearings
Leads project sustainable design
Owns responsibility for material selection
Collaborates with technical team during design process
Produces work that advances MG2’s brand
Produces work that supports client brand
Adheres to construction and fee budget with minimal oversight
Ensures that client recognizes value in design process
Advances design expertise of the studio
Ensures that projects meet design goals