Our client, BWS Architects is seeking a Design Architect to lead the design process for their Phoenix team. 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!

The Design Architect can focus, nearly exclusively, on designing and plays a key role on the Phoenix team in setting the design vision and acting as the liaison between the client and the production team. This is a creatively oriented Architect who develops the design concept, continues to work with the project architect ensuring the design intent remains intact, assists with proposals, and helps develop marketing materials.

Who they are looking for:

• Design Architect with a track record of creative projects and working with clients to align their visions with their needs and budgets
• Experienced Architect who has proven success as the key client contact, the ability to guide design decisions, and effectively influence the team in a way that holds true to the design concept and client expectations
• Strong communicator and creative problem solver 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
• Minimum of 5 years of architectural design experience in public works, higher education and K-12, Governmental Offices, Community Health facilities, Recreation, Public Safety, or similar work
• Bachelor’s or master’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

What they offer:
This is an opportunity to apply your creativity and design experience to play a high-impact role with this award-winning firm! A rare chance to focus solely on design and lead the design vision with clients and for the office

• Full-time position with a salary based on experience – target range of $95 - $125K with a path for near-future
• With success there is potential to track quickly to leadership in the firm; this can include ownership shares
• Competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and a profit‐sharing plan
• Small, close-knit team, with a family-like atmosphere and flexible work schedule
• Collaborative, in-office work culture, in modern, open office space in Central Phoenix
• Exciting projects in public works and education throughout AZ that include University/Higher Education, Health Facilities, Community Centers, and more