Senior Architectural Designer

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.

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 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.