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 conceptsClearly communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and homeownersHave a passion for programming, design, documentation and selectionsManage projects from conceptual design through construction contractBe both technically savvy and creatively competentFoster and maintain relationships with clients and consultantsAssist in developing budgets and project schedulesAble and willing to help train less experienced team membersBe open to learning new processes and contributing to their evolutionPreferred Requirements:Applicants must have a professional Interior Design or Architectural degree and 5-10 years of related experienceUnderstanding residential design and the remodeling process is a requirement, experience in a design-build setting is a plusHave experience working with a team throughout a project cycle to establish and document project scopeFamiliarity and experience with residential permitting and understanding of zoning implications as they relate to architectural designDetailing and execution of construction documents with minimal supervision throughout the design process from concept to completionExperience with making and documenting product and materials selections and working within an established budgetExperienced and creative problem solverAbility to work with others and follow direction but also self-motivated and organizedAttention to detail required as well as an open mind to process improvementClear communication, self-direction, organization skills are necessary for successCommitment to continued learning is preferredSoftware proficiencies:AutoCAD, SketchUp requiredChief Architect preferredMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Graphic Design Capabilities (Photoshop, Canva)Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.