Graphic Architectural Designer

Graphic Architectural Designer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Support our highly collaborative architectural design studio in a fully integrated global A&E practice to meet our clients' ever-changing needs and have a hand in transforming tomorrow.

As a Graphic Architectural Designer within the Electronics Architectural Team in Portland, Oregon, you will use your aesthetic sense to help the team develop early concept design and secure work. Working with the Architectural Lead and a multi-discipline team of engineers, you will manage and organize early design documentation describing the scope, systems and technologies associated with the most cutting-edge microelectronics site and buildings in the world. As part of the Electronics architecture team, you will also be responsible for preparation of construction documents, design evaluations, specifications, and other architectural studies. You will evaluate and resolve problems by applying appropriate solutions and will actively promote overall quality of the design and project deliverables. With our team you will have the opportunity to provide design and aesthetic input while growing your professional acumen and architectural skillset. Your role keeps our company at the forefront of possibility, and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

We are looking for individuals with experience in site master planning, creating conceptual architectural layouts, studies, and graphics, as well as production of construction documents utilizing emerging Architectural design and graphic software. This position requires a critical eye and the ability to both take direction as well as work independently to produce complex deliverables within short timeframes. Your role includes developing relationships within the design team to better understand and communicate project scope, being a resource to project leadership, and always asking the right questions to further your understanding of the project and building typology. You will work in a design team in both early design and construction document phases, to meet our clients' ever-changing needs.

As a graphic designer, you will:

• Assist Architectural lead to convey conceptual and schematic building layout and site options
• Produce diagrammatic and presentation graphics of complex systems, layouts and building interdependencies
• Drive Rapid Prototyping sessions
• Manage and organize the formatting and graphics of large multidiscipline reports
• Preparation of Construction Documents within Revit
• Follow Revit best practices to produce both 3D and 2D construction deliverables
• Proactively advance workflows, systems, and tools, including design automation skills. Additionally, engage with emerging technologies and how they can benefit Architectural design.
• Maintain reliable work practices to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Be highly proficient in self-checking work and coordinating with related disciplines to resolve design.
• Be highly focused on quality, ensuring conformance with established architecture standards, project standards, and project delivery processes.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we'll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you. We can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program
• 4-6 years architecture experience
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and Bluebeam
• Experience with Forma, Rhino, AI Image generators, Adobe Suite, MS Suite and Navisworks
• Strong experience with developing and conveying conceptual and schematic designs, then documenting in a graphic fashion for presentation
• Portfolio of graphic work samples
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Portland, OR

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with Site Master Planning and Programming
• Rapid Prototyping Experience
• Programming graphics
• Produce iterative renderings and videos utilizing conventional and AI assisted software
• Experience with building codes and specifications
• Experience with semiconductor or general industrial facilities
• LEED accredited
• Ability to travel

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $71,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $97,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $71,000.00 to $97,600.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Portland - Oregon - United States