Design Professional II - Seattle

Description

Location:

Seattle

Full-Time Exempt

Salary:
Competitive & Based on Experience

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas, innovative solutions, and designs that make a lasting impact? We’re searching for a visionary Design Professional II—someone who blends creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that inspire. This is your opportunity to take the lead on exciting, large-scale projects, independently shaping design solutions that not only meet client needs but also elevate the built environment.

• 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.

• Design Tools:
  Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required;
  Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required;
  Sketch Up 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.

• 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 project 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.

• 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.
• Travel:
  Occasional project‑related travel required.

• Culture of Creativity – Work in an open, collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated.
• Impactful Work – Shape projects that enhance communities and push design boundaries.
• Professional Growth – Opportunities to mentor, lead, and advance your career in a dynamic studio.
• Inspiring Work spaces – Enjoy a thoughtfully designed office with spaces for collaboration and inspiration.

Salary Description $69,200 - 93,300