Senior Designer

OTJ Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OTJ Architects in Washington, DC seeks a creative, design-driven Designer to shape inspiring workplace environments for leading organizations. The role focuses on concept development, storytelling, and translating design vision into functional spaces.

The Designer collaborates with project teams to develop workplace concepts, support client engagement, and produce compelling visualization materials while maintaining design intent through project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in architecture or interior design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or interior design.
• Proficiency in Revit, rendering software (Enscape/Lumion), Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of workplace design concepts from visioning through implementation.
• Create compelling design narratives, presentations, renderings, and visual communication materials.
• Participate in client workshops and presentations to communicate design ideas.
• Develop test fits, workplace programming concepts, and space planning solutions.
• Research workplace trends, materials, furnishings, and experiential solutions.
• Produce high-quality visualization materials including renderings and mood boards.

Skills

Graphic communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or interior design

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

OTJ is seeking a creative, design-driven Designer to help shape inspiring workplace environments for some of the nation's leading organizations. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about concept development, workplace strategy, storytelling, and creating memorable experiences through design.

The Designer will collaborate with project teams to develop innovative workplace concepts, support client engagement, and help translate design vision into thoughtful, functional environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong design instincts, exceptional graphic communication skills, and a passion for creating impactful spaces that elevate the human experience.

Location

Hybrid, Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of workplace design concepts from visioning through implementation.
• Assist in creating compelling design narratives, presentations, renderings, and visual communication materials.
• Participate in client workshops, visioning sessions, and presentations to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Develop test fits, workplace programming concepts, and space planning solutions under the guidance of senior design leadership.
• Research workplace trends, emerging design strategies, materials, furnishings, and experiential solutions.
• Support the creation of design palettes, finish selections, furniture concepts, and branded workplace experiences.
• Produce high-quality visualization materials, including renderings, diagrams, mood boards, and graphic presentations.
• Collaborate with designers and technical teams to maintain design intent throughout project delivery.
• Contribute creative ideas across multiple projects and design phases simultaneously.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while balancing creativity, organization, and project deadlines.
• Communications clearly with team members and clients
• Demonstrates technical intelligence in practicing area of architecture and/or interior design.
• Help advance OTJ's culture of design excellence through innovation, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design
• Intermediate level Revit proficiency
• Intermediate level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other)
• Intermediate level Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Knowledge of furnishings and finishes a plus
• Working knowledge of building codes
• Strong graphic skills to communicate design concepts

About OTJ

OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 35+ years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.