Senior Architectural Designer

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.