Senior Architectural Designer

BOWA - Design Build Experts; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BOWA - Design Build Experts in McLean, VA invites a Senior Interior Architectural Designer with 5–10 years of residential design experience to lead design concepts through construction documentation in a design-build setting.

You will collaborate with homeowners and project teams, develop drawings, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff while upholding design standards and project quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree and 5–10 years of related experience.
• Experience in residential design and remodeling, preferably in a design-build setting.
• Ability to lead a project from concept through construction documentation and completion.

Responsibilities

• Project design and development from concept to construction documents.
• Produce architectural drawings and maintain design standards.
• Collaborate with homeowners and project team; communicate concepts clearly.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Chief Architect

Microsoft Office

Graphic Design

Education

Professional Interior Design or Architectural degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Chief Architect

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

BOWA is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Architectural Designer to join our team in our McLean, VA office. We are looking for a seasoned and thoughtful designer with excellent communication and technical skills to join our dynamic team in a design-build setting. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of professional experience in residential design and is comfortable leading the design of projects and working with homeowners.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project Design & Development
• Produce Architectural Drawings
• Maintain Design Standards
• Project Selections

As a Senior Interior Designer/Architect, you will…

• Collaborate with the project team to develop design concepts
• Clearly communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and homeowners
• Have a passion for programming, design, documentation and selections
• Manage projects from conceptual design through construction contract
• Be both technically savvy and creatively competent
• Foster and maintain relationships with clients and consultants
• Assist in developing budgets and project schedules
• Able and willing to help train less experienced team members
• Be open to learning new processes and contributing to their evolution

Preferred Requirements:

• Applicants must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree and 5-10 years of related experience
• Understanding residential design and the remodeling process is a requirement, experience in a design-build setting is a plus
• Have experience working with a team throughout a project cycle to establish and document project scope
• Familiarity and experience with residential permitting and understanding of zoning implications as they relate to architectural design
• Detailing and execution of construction documents with minimal supervision throughout the design process from concept to completion
• Experience with making and documenting product and materials selections and working within an established budget
• Experienced and creative problem solver
• Ability to work with others and follow direction but also self-motivated and organized
• Attention to detail required as well as an open mind to process improvement
• Clear communication, self-direction, organization skills are necessary for success
• Commitment to continued learning is preferred
• Software proficiencies:
  • AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or Chief Architect
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Graphic Design Capabilities (Photoshop, Canva)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.