About the Role
The Designer II supports project teams through design exploration, planning, and Revit production, bringing a strong foundation in technical execution. This role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented designer who can work more independently, take on increased ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and a continued desire to grow in both design thinking and technical delivery.
Responsibilities
- Independently delivers assigned deliverable packages and details that are accurate, complete, coordinated, and issued on time.
- Meets BHDP quality expectations through project coordination, accurate incorporation of manager feedback, and QA/QC follow through.
- Demonstrates growing proficiency coordinating assigned scope with project systems and consultant inputs, identifying conflicts early and resolving routine issues with increasing independence.
- Escalates higher-risk items appropriately and applies lessons learned to reduce repeat coordination issues.
- Uses and shares reusable content from the agreed BHDP standards repository to improve team consistency.
- Learns from and coaches others and supports developing teammates through short feedback loops to drive standards adoption, reduce recurring issues, and improve throughput.
- Communicates clear status, roadblocks, and next steps to the project team and/or manager with timely follow-through.
- Works with others and cooperates effectively to resolve issues within assigned scope, implement decisions consistently in deliverables, and give and receive feedback professionally.
- Manages assigned scope to meet milestones and hours-to-plan, escalating scope/time risks early with clear recovery options.
- Submits accurate, on-time weekly timesheets for client billing and understands how timekeeping and utilization impact project accounting, fee performance, and profitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Architecture degree (NAAB accredited program preferred)
- 3+ years in the design and architecture industry
- NCARB Record + AXP progress preferred
- Revit proficiency - independently deliver defined drawing packages/projects.
- Proficiency in production-ready visualization capabilities (SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion).
- Desire and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated initiative; sees challenges as opportunities
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration within a team
- Consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism in client-facing and internal interactions, including responsiveness, confidentiality, and strong service orientation.
- Sustained attention to detail
- Sitting/standing
- Occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less
- Ability to work in an open office environment
Skills
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Enscape
- Lumion
Location
- Raleigh, NC
Work Type
- In-Office Monday – Thursday
- Hybrid (remote or in-office) Friday
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor of Architecture
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
About the Company
- At BHDP, we believe great design does more than define spaces—it influences behavior, drives performance, and creates meaningful experiences.
- Guided by our purpose to Inspire People and Impact Results, By Design, we collaborate across architecture, interiors, strategy, and research to solve complex challenges in integrated ways.
- Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work has the power to shape experiences that truly make a difference.
Equal Opportunity
- BHDP Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
