Designer​/Architect

Job Title:

Designer 2 / Architect 2

AIA Equivalent:
Architectural Staff 2 / Architect 2

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)/Exempt (Salaried) depending on licensure status.

Wage Range: D2 = $72,300 – $89,100 / A2 = $85,000 – $106,000

Job Posting Closing:
July 22, 2026

Interviews Anticipated:
July 27-31, 2026

SMR Architects is a 36-person architectural firm dedicated to designing, preserving, and advocating for affordable housing. We create inspired environments where communities can live, learn, work, and play through thoughtful planning, sustainable design, and lasting quality. Our work includes affordable housing, renovation & historic preservation, sustainable design, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development.

SMR Architects is seeking a Designer 2 / Architect 2 individual to join our practice in Pioneer Square, Seattle. You’ll work closely with principals and project managers on affordable housing and community-focused projects, contributing to design, documentation, consultant coordination, construction administration, and client meetings while receiving mentorship throughout the process.

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, and the benefits they provide to our company, our clients, and our community. SMR believes great design is strengthened by a diversity of lived experiences and perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

SMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for someone who brings the following qualifications:

• an accredited architectural degree with 6 or more years of professional experience
• experience with multi-family housing and/or renovation & historic preservation
• experience across multiple phases of design, from schematic design through construction administration
• comprehensive understanding of building, accessibility, energy and land use codes
• proficiency in Revit; experience with Bluebeam/Revu, and Enscape
• self-motivated, curious and eager to learn
• strong collaboration and communication skills
• proactive problem solving, negotiation and consultation skills

Responsibilities may include:

• overall design for small projects under a principal, or for significant portions of a large project under a project manager.
• responsible for code diagrams, research, and calculations
• permitting activities including responding to corrections and submittals
• communication with clients, consultants and permit officials
• assist and direct staff to prepare drawings, specifications, models, images and other deliverables relating to the design
• create redline markups, and incorporate redline corrections
• may represent SMR and / or present project at public meetings
• review pay application, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contractor’s change proposals.

• mentorship in a supportive environment
• a creative and collaborative workplace
• a hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday (first 90 days are full time in-office)
• opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• support for NCARB AXP participation, partial ARE reimbursement, and partial AIA membership reimbursement.
• medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, with employee premiums fully covered
• ten paid holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation
• 8 hours of paid community service
• ORCA transit pass
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% Safe Harbor match and discretionary profit sharing

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and work samples demonstrating relevant professional experience to  To learn more about SMR Architects, visit