# Senior Architectural Designer at BOWA

> United States · Senior · Design · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3ABOWA%3A4336341009 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [BOWA](https://alderhq.app/companies/bowa)
- Location text: McLean, VA; McLean
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: McLean, VA; McLean")
- Posted: 2026-07-28 (104 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bowa/jobs/4336341009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Washington DC, n 8): p25 $132k, median $153k, p75 $156k

## Description (the employer's text)

BOWA is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Architectural Designer 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 the design of projects and working with homeowners.

### Roles & Responsibilities

- Project Design & Development
- Produce Architectural Drawings
- Maintain Design Standards
- Project Selections
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, and/or Chief Architect
- 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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