Architecture Designer III
Designer IIIArchitecture Team · Commercial Retail DevelopmentWe are looking for an experienced Designer III to serve as a project-level technical leader on our in-house architecture team. You will own architectural production for assigned retail projects end-to-end, lead consultant and tenant coordination, enforce quality standards, and mentor junior staff — playing a critical role in keeping the portfolio moving forward cleanly and efficiently.POSITION DETAILSCareer Stage: Project Technical LeaderExperience: 8+ Years of Architectural Production ExperienceRole Type: Full-TimeReports To: Senior Designer / Director of ArchitecturePRIMARY CONTRIBUTIONEnsures assigned projects advance cleanly, accurately, and efficiently — translating design intent and tenant criteria into permitting-ready deliverables while leading coordination across consultants, tenants, and internal teams.PROJECT-LEVEL ARCHITECTURAL LEADERSHIP• Lead architectural production for assigned retail projects from concept through permit issuance• Translate tenant criteria, prototype standards, and design intent into permitting-ready drawing sets• Develop site plans, elevations, lease exhibits, and property exhibits with minimal oversight• Contribute practical design solutions that balance aesthetic quality with constructabilityCONSULTANT & TENANT COORDINATION• Serve as the primary architectural interface with consultants and tenant design teams• Review and coordinate drawings for compliance with internal standards and jurisdictional requirements• Anticipate coordination conflicts and propose solutions proactively before escalation• Manage permitting comment responses and drive resolutions to closeQUALITY CONTROL & STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT• Enforce architectural standards and QA/QC procedures across all assigned projects• Perform detailed drawing reviews for Designer I and II team members• Maintain documentation consistency across disciplines, phases, and project deliverables• Provide structured feedback to the Senior Designer on standards gaps and improvement opportunitiesMENTORSHIP & KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP• Guide Designer I and II staff in production quality, coordination practices, and professional development• Support onboarding of new team members and facilitate technical training• Share lessons learned across projects to reduce rework and improve delivery speedQUALIFICATIONS• 8+ years of architectural production experience, with demonstrated project ownership in retail, commercial, or mixed-use development• Proven ability to lead consultant and tenant coordination on complex, multi-phase projects• Expert-level proficiency in CAD and architectural documentation; experience producing permit-ready sets• Strong working knowledge of entitlement documents, legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, and lease exhibits• Experience reviewing and enforcing drawing standards; formal QA/QC experience preferred• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology required; licensure a plusWHAT WE OFFER• A high-impact technical leadership role within a portfolio-scale in-house architecture department• Direct exposure to the full project lifecycle — from leasing and entitlements through construction and delivery• Clear advancement pathway toward Senior Designer• Close collaboration with Senior Designers, the Director of Architecture, and cross-functional project teams• Structured, standards-driven environment that values both craft and efficiency