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Architectural Designer

Richard Williams Architects, PLLC
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026

RWA is a small sized, award-winning residential architecture practice looking for a Junior Architectural Designer to join the team. RWA creates exceptional projects that draw inspiration from the landscape, vernacular traditions and root principles of design – exalting the experience of place and the act of building simply and well. Whether located in urban fabric, garden suburbs or rural outposts, the firm’s acclaimed buildings all share a sense of belonging and purpose.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated with B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited Architecture program
  • 4 years of work experience with an emphasis on residential projects
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D modeling (SketchUp), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members on several projects at a time
  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Good verbal, written, and graphic communication, organizational, and collaborative skills

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct site surveys and field measurements and prepare existing conditions drawings.
  • Develop feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and architectural documentation from schematic design through construction documents.
  • Prepare permit and Department of Buildings (DOB) filing packages, coordinating with MEP engineers and other consultants.
  • Produce 2D drawings, 3D models, renderings, and walkthroughs using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Research building materials, sustainable construction methods, Passive House strategies, and energy benchmarking to support high-performance design solutions.
  • Prepare client proposals for new construction, renovations, interiors, permit filings, code compliance, and energy-related services.
  • Create compelling presentation materials, marketing graphics, and website content.
  • Participate in client meetings, prepare presentations and meeting minutes, and maintain communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
  • Conduct construction administration, including site visits, progress monitoring, coordination with project teams, issue resolution, and review of construction documents.

Contact:

Please email a cover letter, resume, and selected work samples to: office@rwarch.net. Please limit file sizes to 10MB.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $87,000

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