Project Designer

About the role

As a Project Designer, you will guide residential remodeling projects from initial concept through construction documentation and project completion. Working closely with clients and an integrated team of Architects, Designers, Estimators, and Production professionals, you will develop thoughtful, functional, and beautiful design solutions that align with both client goals and project budgets. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with technical precision and is excited by the collaborative nature of the design-build process.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and functional design concepts for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-house renovations, and custom cabinetry projects.
• Create detailed construction drawings, floor plans, elevations, and 3D models using Chief Architect X16 or newer.
• Produce comprehensive project documentation and specifications.
• Lead clients through product and finish selections, including cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, appliances, lighting, tile, flooring, paint colors, and other interior finishes.
• Design custom cabinetry solutions and coordinate cabinetry specifications and ordering.
• Collaborate closely with Architects, Estimators, and Production Team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings and construction site visits to ensure design intent is executed accurately.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established milestones and deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on delivering an exceptional client experience.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• 3+ years of residential interior design and/or project design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect X16 (or later) with the ability to efficiently produce construction-level drawings.
• Strong residential space planning and design skills.
• Experience developing detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly Desired Qualifications
• Previous experience working within a Design-Build environment.
• Strong cabinetry design experience, including custom kitchen, bath, and built-in cabinetry layouts.
• Experience with cabinetry ordering, specification review, and manufacturer coordination.
• Familiarity with residential construction methods and remodeling processes.
• Experience conducting client product selections and finish presentations.
• Proficiency with rendering and visualization tools.
• Why Bowers Design Build?
• Award-winning, nationally recognized design-build firm.
• Named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Virginia.
• Collaborative team environment where design and construction work together from day one.
• Opportunity to work on distinctive, high-end residential projects.
• Established systems and support that allow designers to focus on creating exceptional solutions.
• Weekly collaboration with experienced Architects, Estimators, and Production professionals.
• Culture that values creativity, professional growth, teamwork, and client satisfaction.
• If you're a skilled residential designer who enjoys both the creative and technical aspects of design and wants to be part of a collaborative design-build team, we'd love to hear from you.
• Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing residential design work, construction documentation, and cabinetry design experience.

Additional Information

Project Designer Join our Award-Winning Architecture-Design-Build Team Bowers Design Build, a nationally recognized residential design-build firm located in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a talented and motivated Project Designer to join our collaborative design team. Recently named one of Virginia's 2025 Best Places to Work, Bowers specializes in high-end residential remodeling, including whole-house renovations, additions, kitchens, baths, and custom homes. We believe exceptional projects are achieved through the seamless integration of architecture, interior design, estimating, and construction expertise. If you are passionate about residential design, enjoy working in a team environment, and thrive on transforming clients' homes and lives, we'd love to meet you.

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