Posted: 29-Nov-23
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: EXPER001557
When it comes to design, beauty and function are important. But, when you join Little, you become part of a national team that uncovers design opportunities and crafts design solutions that go well beyond that. You’ll elevate client performance in meaningful ways. You’ll give back to our planet by thoughtfully implementing sustainable and regenerative design practices. You’ll create places that allow our communities to thrive. Ultimately, you will create a better future.
As one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, Little is seeking an Experienced Architectural Designer with a passion for high quality design and a positive, collaborative work style, for our growing Retail Studio in our Arlington, VA (DC) office.
A candidate we’ll love:
- You understand how to work with prototypical design elements in a creative fashion.
- You are a resourceful and creative problem solver understanding design and spatial relationships.
- You enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines for your clients.
- You’re good with people – a strong listener, respectful in your interactions with others and have a positive outlook on life and a good communicator.
- You are organized – you understand how to work with and coordinate consulting partners and many moving parts to deliver a solid, final product.
- You have fun while you work.
A position you’ll love:
- You’ll be working in our dedicated retail studio with other professionals dedicated to retail projects.
- You’ll have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
- You’ll have direct access to your client on a daily basis.
Ideal candidates will have the following Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university.
- 3+ of experience in the architecture & design industry.
- Solid design and production skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extraordinary computer skills (AutoCAD, Revit, rendering programs such as SketchUp, and programs used to prepare presentation documents such as PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), as well as the ability to do hand sketching.
- Self-motivation and a desire to learn about all aspects of Architecture.
Why Little:
Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.
History, culture, diversity, and more culture. That’s why we love the DC area. Our employees here are known as a close-knit community who not only bring great ideas to the table but who make each other better. Whether a gathering around Pie (for national Pi day) or a brainstorm to uncover the next big design idea, you’ll be surrounded by diverse people with diverse expertise who care about your future. And, with such great mass transit, you won't even need a car. Want to know what it’s like to work at Little? Here’s a Peek Inside Little-DC https://vimeo.com/315869485/3fd3160586
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume, and examples of your professional design work to https://recruiting.ultipro.com/LIT1004LDAC/JobBoard/30702fd2-636e-4886-b1ce-4fc3b07e37ec/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=7cbb7b9e-2d61-4f94-985a-e9eb3d3d8500
Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact careers@littleonline.com or a member of our HR Team.
