Hybrid Entry-Level Architectural Designer

Deceder Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with no annual limit

Paid company holidays

Health insurance with employer premium

401(k) with company match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Transit and parking benefits

Continuing education support

Laptop and iPhone provided

Job summary

Deceder Group is seeking an Architectural Designer // Designer with 0–3 years of experience to join a close-knit team in the Ballston area of Arlington. The role supports fieldwork, construction documents, and site visits, with senior guidance as you learn the process from measurements to code research.

Recent graduates are welcome; hybrid work is offered, and the firm encourages certifications and continuing education as you contribute to diverse projects including commercial spaces, government

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in architecture or interior design; internships count
• Architecture path: BA in architecture from NAAB-accredited program
• Interior design path: BA in interior design from a CIDA-accredited program

Responsibilities

• Field verify and document existing building conditions
• Under senior direction, develop construction documentation, interior detailing, and materials and furniture selections
• Incorporate redlines; draft standard elevations, sections, and details from templates
• Model in Revit; set up views and sheets as directed
• Assemble material boards, finish palettes, and presentation pages; produce Enscape renderings
• Research code requirements under direction and learn where to find them in IBC, ADA, NFPA, and local amendments
• Participate in programming and visioning sessions and capture client requirements
• Take part in construction administration: walk the site, review submittals, and draft RFI answers
• Work with several project managers on projects of various sizes
• Update AutoCAD and Revit templates as directed
• Act as a team player in a growing firm by taking on additional responsibilities

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Architecture (NAAB-accredited)

Bachelors in Interior Design (CIDA-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

InDesign

Monograph

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Claude AI tools

Job description

Deceder Group is seeking an Architectural Designer // Designer with 0–3 years of experience to join a close-knit team in the Ballston area of Arlington. The role supports fieldwork, construction documents, and site visits, with senior guidance as you learn the process from measurements to code research.

Recent graduates are welcome; hybrid work is offered, and the firm encourages certifications and continuing education as you contribute to diverse projects including commercial spaces, government