Public Sector Project Architect — Impactful Design Leader

Studios; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Support for IDP, ARE, NCIDQ, LEED

Job summary

STUDIOS Architecture seeks an experienced architect to contribute to planning and design for Federal/Public sector projects. The role focuses on workplace strategies, historic building modernization, and complex interiors with leadership across multiple projects.

You will work on design concepts, building systems understanding, and LEED-related workflows while collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver engaging, compliant solutions. This position supports IDP/ARE/NCIDQ pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• 5-10 years of work experience in an architectural or interior design firm on medium to large commercial office, civic, institutional, cultural, infrastructure or other complex projects, especially in the Federal or Public sectors
• Experience with workplace planning in historic or existing buildings, and modernizations, renovations and rehabilitations of historic office, institutional and civic buildings preferred.
• IDIQ and MATOC experience preferred.
• Capable of leading multiple projects independently as well as collaborate on medium to larger-scale projects as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and present initial design concepts. Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop designs with understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility and code compliance for solutions that are unique and engaging while tailored to the client's vision and project requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of medium to large-scale construction types, construction detailing, and building materials and systems.
• Experience in all phases of Architectural services from Pre-Design to Concept, Schematic Design through Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration preferred.
• Experience in feasibility studies, program of requirements, space programming, space planning, workplace strategy, furniture specifications, entitlements, planning approvals, and other relevant facets of commercial, civic and institutional architecture and planning are desirable.
• LEED documentation and certification experience preferred, but not required.
• Design and documentation experience using Revit required. Autocad, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word, and MS Excel experience is desired.
• Experience in MS Project a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• STUDIOS' collaborative spirit leads to creative, responsible placemaking and transformative design.
• Our process engages the full team in the design, based upon our belief that the best ideas can come from anywhere.
• We enjoy a strong studio culture, a community of friends and colleagues who are passionate about creating world-class design excellence.
• Mentorship, professional growth, and continual learning and improvement are emphasized.
• We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, and support for IDP, ARE, NCIDQ, LEED, and continuing education.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Autocad

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

STUDIOS Architecture seeks an experienced architect to contribute to planning and design for Federal/Public sector projects. The role focuses on workplace strategies, historic building modernization, and complex interiors with leadership across multiple projects.

You will work on design concepts, building systems understanding, and LEED-related workflows while collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver engaging, compliant solutions. This position supports IDP/ARE/NCIDQ pathways.