Design Architect

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Key Responsibilities

focus nearly exclusively on design, develop the design concept and vision, act as a liaison between the client and the production team, share expertise and knowledge to develop more junior architects,

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Our client, BWS Architects is seeking a Design Architect to lead the design process on their Phoenix team.
This is an opportunity to apply creativity and design experience to drive the design of interesting and varied Public Works, Community Spaces, Education, and Essential Facilities projects throughout Arizona! With success, there’s a direct track to expanded leadership, including a near-future opportunity to grow to Principal.

Responsibilities include: focus nearly exclusively on design, develop the design concept and vision, act as a liaison between the client and the production team, share expertise and knowledge to develop more junior architects, continue as a partner through the project to ensure the design intent remains intact, assist with proposals, develop marketing materials, and represent BWS in the community and with potential clients.

What BWS Offers:
With 30 years of serving Arizona and beyond and an incredible reputation for quality project delivery, this award-winning firm continues to grow - and grow! BWS has a track record of stability and organic growth through community engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and passion for what they do.

Opportunity to focus solely on design and lead the design vision with clients and for the office, working closely with the Design Principal
Competitive salary based on experience – target range of $130 - $135K
Industry-leading benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, wellness and PTO offerings, and 401(k) and profit‐sharing plans
A culture of well-being with flexible work schedules, realistic project schedules and workloads, and a positive atmosphere
Collaborative, in-office work culture, in modern, open office space in Central Phoenix

Qualifications and Success Factors:

Architect with 7+ years of design experience that includes a track record of creative projects and working with clients to align their visions with their needs and budgets
Minimum of 3 years of architectural experience in public works, higher education, K-12, Governmental Offices, Community Health facilities, Recreation, Public Safety, or other non-templated community or mixed-use works.
Bachelor’s in architecture required
Registered Architect in the state of AZ or ability to obtain quickly
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, rendering programs, and MS Office; the ability to use Revit in a professional environment is strongly preferred
Energetic and relationship-focused Architect with proven ability to understand the client’s vision, guide design decisions, and effectively influence the team in a way that holds to the design concept and client expectations
Strong communicator with a focus on listening, collaboration, and advocating for the best solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically
Strong time management skills with the proven ability to work on multiple projects at once
This is a close-knit and collaborative environment, so a willingness to wear multiple hats as needed and enthusiasm about participating in the business, as needed, is important