Staff Designer / Staff Architect

We are seeking a motivated Staff Designer or Staff Architect with 3+ years of professional experience to join our team. In a studio of our size, you will wear many hats and be involved in all aspects of a project. You should be comfortable working hands‑on in a highly collaborative environment, possessing strong communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to self‑manage. Core Responsibilities Participate actively in a hands‑on, creative studio design process. Manage direct client communication and coordinate seamlessly with engineering and specialty consultants. Work across all project phases: Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) & Permitting, Construction Documents (CD), and Construction Administration (CA). Conduct feasibility studies as well as zoning and building code research. Navigate permitting processes (experience with the City of Seattle or other Western Washington jurisdictions is a major plus). Qualifications & Skills Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in an architecture or design firm. Location: Candidates already residing in the Seattle metropolitan area are strongly preferred. Licensure: Licensure is not required. If you are on the path to licensure, we highly encourage and support NCARB/AXP tracking. Software Proficiency:Core Production: Revit and AutoCAD Design & Visualization: Rhino and Enscape Communication & Documentation: Adobe Creative Suite (and/or Affinity), Bluebeam Revu, MS Office, and Notion. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a healthy work‑life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision. Retirement: SIMPLE IRA plan with a 3% company match. Transit: 100% employer-paid ORCA Passport transit benefit. Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Safe/Sick Time, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Family Support: Paid Family Medical Leave Policy with a supplemental top-off. Community: 8 hours of annual full-pay volunteer time. Professional Growth: $500 annual education/professional development stipend, plus full ARE exam fee reimbursement for successfully passed divisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIA Seattle