A$ A' "A' ?Design Principal, Design Director, Senior Designer - Architect DescriptionAs part of a project team, the Design Principal, Design Director or Senior Designer provides creative input to project design, maintains the creative direction throughout all phases of a project, and collaborates on and supports business development and marketing efforts.A' This position will be leading the entire firm's design strategy as design director or design principal. Join our team of talent!KDA is seeking a high-caliber, dynamic senior architect to serve as Architecture Studio Lead, Design Director or Design Principal. The successful candidate will be a part of KDA's Leadership team in MD and DC Office helping to win, design and lead teams of architects on projects across a diverse set of market sectors including Education, Science & Technology, Corporate, Healthcare, Civic/Cultural, State and Federal Projects.A' Collaborate on multiple innovative projects focused on all aspects of design from Programming to CD and CA.A' Seeking highly motivated, hardworking, detail oriented and well-rounded architect(s) to work on all phases of design with projects ranging from education (K-12 and High Education), science and technology, healthcare, commercial , mixed-use and Government projects.A' We offer a dynamic team atmosphere and flexible office locations in MD and DC.A' Working with us, you will: A cents € cents Lead day-to-day operation for studio design staff and project managers.A cents € cents Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements. A cents € cents Lead A/E team to prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages. A cents € cents Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress. A cents € cents Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff. A cents € cents Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements. A cents € cents Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner. A cents € cents Develop trusted relationships with clients. A cents € cents Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff. A cents € cents Participate in business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, participating in professional organizations and supporting proposal development and interviews. An ideal candidate has: A cents € cents A master's degree in architecture or Interior or professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design. A cents € cents Minimum 10+ years of progressive professional experience leading medium to large-scale projects of varying types and complexity. A cents € cents Architectural Registration with NCARB Certification is must andA' LEED AP and preferred. A cents € cents Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction. A cents € cents Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team. A cents € cents Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.A' We offer:A' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Competitive salary ($120K to $ 160K+ subject to experience)A' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Profit sharingA' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Excellent benefits including 401KA' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Flexible workplace either in downtown DC or MD office, and tele-working arrangementsA' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Solid workload and very diversified building type experienceA' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Opportunities to be involved as design or project manager as a part of owner's representativesA' .A' A' A' A' A' A' A' Opportunities for promotion toA' higher positions faster than A/E industry standardA' We are practicing and seeking leaner and more streamlined ways to operate, not only utilizing technology but also fully integrated working process, productivity, innovation, and adopting of best practices and forward thinking.A' This practical context is increasingly determinate, and outcome-based design and management practice"A cents € enabled by new attitudes, business models, and technology"A cents € will empower us to deliver the real value of both.A' Our nimbleness and experimental attitude allow us to explore multiple avenues for practicing architecture- expanding our revenues from design fee to consulting/advising fee, management fee and so on.A' We are currently actively participating in alternative delivery method projects such as public private partnership development project, design-build projects, hybrid model or integrated project delivery projects with both our own leading projects and partnering with large-sized firms.A' A' If you have passion, attitude, and solid background to be a part of leadership A' team in our fast-growing and innovative firm, we would love to meet you.