Intermediate Architectural Designer

Description Beyer Blinder Belle is seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate Architectural Designer to join our Washington, DC office. The successful candidate will contribute to meaningful civic, cultural, institutional, and mixed-use projects involving new construction, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse. We are looking for a collaborative designer with strong design, visualization, and technical skills who is comfortable contributing across multiple project phases. Experience working with existing buildings and complex renovation conditions is strongly preferred. BBB has offices in New York City, Boston, Washington, DC, and Miami. Our employees have opportunities to collaborate across offices and participate in initiatives that advance professional development, strengthen connections beyond project work, and promote environmental and social well-being. Responsibilities Support projects from conceptual design through construction administration. Develop design studies, presentation materials, renderings, and architectural visualizations. Produce and coordinate architectural drawings and documentation in Revit. Assist with the documentation and evaluation of existing building conditions. Coordinate architectural work with consultants and internal project teams. Contribute to collaborative design and production workflows. Manage assigned tasks and deadlines while communicating proactively with project managers and team members. Participate in project meetings, reviews, and presentations. Provide technical guidance to junior team members when appropriate. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Approximately 3–5 years of professional architectural experience. Licensure or active pursuit of architectural licensure preferred. Strong proficiency in Revit required. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required. Strong architectural visualization and graphic presentation skills. Experience with Enscape, Rhino, or comparable visualization and modeling tools strongly preferred. Experience with existing buildings, historic preservation, renovation, or adaptive reuse strongly preferred. Familiarity with MEP coordination, particularly within existing-building conditions, is a plus. Ability to evaluate and apply appropriate architectural design and technical solutions with guidance from senior team members. Strong verbal, written, graphic, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Compensation BBB offers fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000, with variations based on experience, education, achievements, and business needs. Employees may also receive an annual performance-based bonus and salary increase. Benefits BBB is committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with a no-premium option) Financial: 401(k) plan (pre-tax/ and or Roth), pre-tax healthcare and dependent care savings plans, commuter transit/parking programs, and life/disability insurance. Paid Time: PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer opportunities. Professional Development: Subsidies for ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and other professional expenses. Wellness: Fitness Discounts, mental health support, and wellness programs. Culture: Mentorship programs and employee resource groups. Recruitment Process Our hiring process includes an initial application review, followed by one or more interviews with members of the hiring team. Final selections are based on job-related qualifications, alignment with the posted requirements, and business needs. Candidates will receive updates as they move through the process. As an equal-opportunity employer, BBB is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. To support our commitment to equal opportunity, we want to ensure the interview process is accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations to participate in the interview, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss any support you may need. We will handle your request with the utmost confidentiality and respect. We appreciate your interest in pursuing a career with Beyer Blinder Belle. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP