Senior Design Architect

Little Careers • Mc Lean, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

A renowned design firm seeking a Senior Design Architect who will continually elevate the quality of our work in the DC (Tyson’s Corner) office through positive leadership, a collaborative work style, and deep design expertise. This high-impact position works with a transdisciplinary team to lead design of a wide range of project types with a focus on Community, Higher Education and Recreation/Sports.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience including proven track record of project design leadership
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Design
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, management and mentoring skills
• Proven track record of success in maintaining and growing client relationships
• Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and other key constituents
• Solid understanding of materials, construction processes and detailing
• Proficiency in Revit with the ability to use AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, Sketch up, Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, PowerPoint
• Motivated self-starter and works well in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• pursuing accreditation or holding architectural license preferred

Responsibilities

• Craft Design: Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design presentation strategies with understanding of multiple project typologies.
• Holistic Design: Ability to follow a project from concept design through design development and construction documents.
• Design Leader: 7+ years of professional experience including proven track record of project design leadership.
• Problem Solver: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Design Mentor: Strong leadership, management and mentoring skills. Offering guidance and leadership.
• Proven track record of success in maintaining and growing client relationships.
• Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and other key constituents.
• Technical Design Proficiency: Solid understanding of materials, construction processes and detailing.
• Technology/Tools Proficiency: Proficiency in Revit with the ability to use AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, Sketch up, Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
• Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or a member of our HR Team .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior