Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university preferred.
Minimum 6 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp and Rhino preferred; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.
Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, and engineering systems.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects using cutting-edge methods and materials.
Independently produce high-quality plans and specifications, overseeing material selection.
Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence.
Engage in construction administration tasks such as site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on major architectural projects that prioritize sustainability.
Professional development through mentorship and collaboration with experienced designers.
Involvement in innovative design processes that impact both individuals and communities.
A dynamic work environment in the vibrant city of Seattle.
Travel opportunities for project-related needs.
Full Job Description
Design Professional II - Elevate Your Creativity, Shape the Future
Location: Seattle
Full-Time Exempt
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience
What You'll Do - Your Creative Impact
Design with Purpose: Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability.
Lead & Innovate: Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects, applying cutting-edge methods and materials.
Bring Designs to Life: Independently produce high-quality plans, specifications, and oversee material selection.
Collaborate & Inspire: Work alongside clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Guide the Next Generation: Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence.
See It Through: Engage in construction administration-site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists-bringing designs from concept to reality.
Competencies
Design Tools: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required; SketchUp and Rhino preferred; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.
Technical Know-How: Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc).
Creative Confidence: Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas.
Strong Communicator: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-Driven: Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration.
Client Focused: Passion for providing exceptional client service.
Team Player: Collaborative and professional work ethic.
Essential Functions
Independently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projects
Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents.
Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.
Create and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data.
Responsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team's quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.
Proactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidence.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns.
Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods.
Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision.
Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community.
Your Background - The Foundation of Your Success
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university (preferred).
Experience: Minimum 6 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting.
