Senior Architectural Designer
BOWA, Mc Lean, VA, United States
BOWA is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Designer or Architect 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 projects and working with homeowners.
Responsibilities
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 required
Chief Architect preferred
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Graphic Design Capabilities (Photoshop, Canva)
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
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 required
Chief Architect preferred
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Graphic Design Capabilities (Photoshop, Canva)
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
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