Architectural Designer

SCB is seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join our Seattle office. We’re a national, multi-disciplinary design firm with a focus on multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, academic, and aviation projects.

At SCB, everyone engages in design. Our team is agile, creative, and efficient. Our work is thoughtful, distinctive, and responsive. We’re proud of our diverse team and value the broad range of perspectives, experiences, and skills they bring to each project.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about design, collaborative by nature, and possess an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, detailing, and construction methods. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals on all aspects of project design and development under the direct supervision of a Principal. You will also closely collaborate with the project team, including consultants, to prepare design studies, graphic representations, technical drawings, studies, and other materials related to architectural design.

You will be responsible for overall project design while building lasting client relationships.

• Accredited professional degree in architecture
• 8-15 years post-graduate, full-time working experience in an architectural firm
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. preferred
• A strong design sensibility and attention to detail
• Passion for design, a pulse on emerging trends, and a developed point of view about your work
• Enthusiasm for utilizing a diverse set of approaches to creative problem solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, hands‑on, creative environment
• Relationship builder who enjoys engaging with clients and industry partners
• Collaborative leader capable of inspiring teams and bringing people together around a shared vision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the capability to influence design outcomes
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local zoning ordinances and building codes
• Technical knowledge of building systems, material assemblies, and engineering concepts
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketchup or Rhino, Affinity Publisher/Photo and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with Grasshopper and 3ds Max
• Multi-family Residential (Type 1, Type 3, Type
  5), Commercial Office and Higher Education project experience preferred

• Provide design leadership on project work and within the studio
• Engage with clients to understand project needs and generate design concepts accordingly
• Establish a project design philosophy that is responsive to client and firm goals of performance, craft, and beauty
• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Develop design and technical drawings, visualizations, and studies in collaboration with project leaders
• Manage time and organize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines, including oversight of junior team members
• Participate in team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Research and promote opportunities for new or innovative system applications; proactively look for and implement processes to improve work product and efficiency
• Engage with the project and studio team with a positive, team‑first attitude
• Represent SCB to clients in a manner that generates trust and cultivates long‑term relationships
• Foster a culture of design excellence and continually raise standards for design process, communication, and deliverables

• Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
• Benefits:
  We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.
• Professional Growth: SCB is committed to learning and mentorship. We offer robust coaching and professional development resources to support your growth, including training programs, mentoring, and reimbursement for licensing exams and professional memberships. We believe investing in our people is an investment in the future of the AEC community.

SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operat e.