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The Designer will apply theoretical knowledge to practical application through the day-to-day tasks assigned to them.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nStrategize overall project vision, project goals, and delivery method at various stages of the project.\nApply theoretical as well as practical architecture skills to win visionary large scale competitions as well as execute them to physical completion. 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