Senior Architectural Designer
BOWA•McLean, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree
- 5-10 years of related experience
- Understanding residential design and the remodeling process is a requirement
- 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
- Clear communication, self-direction, organization skills are necessary for success
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or Chief Architect
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Graphic Design Capabilities (Photoshop, Canva)
Nice To Haves
- 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
- open mind to process improvement
- Commitment to continued learning is preferred
Responsibilities
- Project Design & Development
- Produce Architectural Drawings
- Maintain Design Standards
- Project Selections
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
