Designer
BOWA - Design Build Experts · McLean, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
About the role
We’re seeking a talented and experienced Designer to join our high-performing team at a premier luxury residential design/build firm. This role is ideal for a professional with 3–5+ years of experience in an interior design, architecture, or design/build environment who thrives in a collaborative team environment and client-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Excels at residential design and remodeling design
- Mets with Project Leaders and clients during the design process on a weekly basis from start to completion.
- Works with project team to create as-built drawings, schematic design drawings, design development drawings and presentations, permit drawings, and construction documents.
- Utilize AutoCAD for drafting floorplans, elevations, detailed plan sets.
- Sketchup for 3D modeling
- hand drawings as necessary
- Canva, Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator for Presentation Boards
- Understanding of local zoning laws, environmental factors and structural issues relevant to projects
- Understanding of permitting processes within DC Metro area
- Management of Design Process for multiple projects at a time.
- Manage selections for a range of projects within given allowances and scope of work.
- Research and stay current with latest design trends (materials, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc.)
- Work with client, including but not limited to, showroom visits, providing samples, providing resources, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited University.
- True passion for residential design and a strong understanding of the remodeling process
- Selections experience and vendor knowledge
- Design/Build Experience is a bonus!
- A collaborative spirit—someone who enjoys being part of a tight-knit, high-performing team
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong creative problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting all phases of a project, from concept through construction.
- A balance of independent drive and the ability to take direction and contribute within a team
- Excellent attention to detail and love for the nitty gritty details which make each project authentic.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and keep projects moving according to a projected schedule
- Desire to grow within a dynamic design/build environment
Preferred Qualifications
- High Proficiency in AutoCAD for architectural plans
- High Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D modeling
- Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Graphic design skills, including familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Canva
- Rendering software experience is a bonus.