Design Director

Looking to help design a better, more beautiful world?Our multi-disciplinary firm designs spaces that empower ideas and connect people, and we’re looking for talented teammates to join us. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Design Director to join our Civic Studio. In this studio, we fundamentally believe in the Ask, Listen, Create mantra, which we use every day to deliver successful projects. This role offers diversity and variety in your day-to-day, so our ideal candidate can work independently and flexibly with a well-established team. We are looking for high energy and positive person with an eye for detail and a collaborative spirit. Interested?

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead multiple teams in the creation and management of design and detailing of projects ranging from small to large
• Work closely with junior staff to review their work, project management and support their career development
• Mentor and support atmosphere of staff QC-ing their own work for code, design, technical, permit and constructability
• Collaborate with Principal in Charge and teams to develop project designs that are innovative while responsible and achieve client goals
• Work well with existing team dynamics and leadership
• Serve as key point of contact for clients on larger projects while mentoring the point of contact on smaller to medium projects
• Develop proposals, fees, and participate in interviews to win projects
• Contribute to staff assignment to projects and monitor their progress
• Coordinate with consultants and in house engineers
• Employee will participate in all phases of project design and construction
• Limited travel is anticipated

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution
• 15+ years of professional architecture experience with concentration in design
• Professional architecture licensure (Virginia preferred)
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff
• Knowledge/understanding of Revit, SketchUp
• Experience in selection and specification of architecture products and systems
• Ability to convey ideas and design through sketches and presentations
• Communication skills and solid storytelling experience

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401K match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Volunteerism opportunities and support
• Paid personal time
• Paid holiday time
• Paid floating holiday
• Flex spending account
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills

Baskervill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Veteran, and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Baskervill will provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

If you are disabled or otherwise unable to apply online, please mail to: Job#DDC-L6 Baskervill, PO Box 400, Richmond VA 23218. If you require assistance, you may reach us at or call 804-343-1010.