Senior Architectural Designer

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

Job summary

BOWA in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Interior Designer/Architect with 5–10 years of residential design experience to join our design-build team.

You will lead design concepts, develop construction documentation, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate closely with homeowners and consultants to deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree with 5-10 years of related experience.
• Experience in residential design and remodeling; design-build experience is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with teams to define project scope and documenting it.
• Familiarity with residential permitting and zoning implications related to architectural design.
• Experience detailing and executing construction documents with minimal supervision from concept to completion.
• Experience specifying products and materials within an established budget.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team to develop design concepts
• Clearly communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and homeowners
• Manage projects from conceptual design through construction contract
• 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

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Design development

Detail oriented

Education

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.

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

As aSenior 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.